1. According to the Health Belief Model, which of the

following factors influences a person's decision to adopt a

health-promoting behavior?

A) Perceived susceptibility to a disease

B) Perceived benefits of taking preventive measures

C) Perceived barriers to taking preventive measures

D) All of the above

**D) All of the above**

Rationale: The Health Belief Model explains how a person's

beliefs about their health status, the severity of a disease,

the benefits and barriers of taking preventive measures, and

the cues to action influence their decision to adopt a healthpromoting behavior.

2. A nurse is assessing a patient who has diabetes mellitus

and hypertension. The patient states that he does not follow

his prescribed diet and medication regimen because he does

not feel any symptoms of his conditions. The nurse

recognizes that this patient has a low level of which

component of the Health Belief Model?

A) Perceived susceptibility to a disease

B) Perceived severity of a disease

C) Perceived benefits of taking preventive measures

D) Perceived barriers to taking preventive measures

B) Perceived severity of a disease

Rationale: The patient does not perceive his conditions as

serious or threatening, which lowers his motivation to take

preventive measures. The nurse should educate the patient

about the potential complications of diabetes and

hypertension and emphasize the importance of adhering to