During an assessment interview,the client states that an elective surgical procedure will not be done because it does not fit into the client's life goals.Into which of Gordon's functional health patterns should the nurse identify this client's comment?
A)Cognitive/perceptual pattern
B)Coping/stress-tolerance pattern
C)Health-perception/health-management pattern
D)Value/belief pattern

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The client's comment about the elective surgical procedure not fitting into their life goals implies a decision based on their values and beliefs, which falls under Gordon's value/belief pattern.

During an Assessment Interview,the Client States That an Elective Surgical