Environmental health in nurse coaching includes assessing which of the following?

• A. Internal and external environmental resources of self and client regarding goal achievement
• B. Only external factors
• C. Only internal factors
• D. External environmental policy

Answer: (A)

Environmental health in nurse coaching means evaluating the resources that help or hinder progress toward a goal, coming from both inside the person and in their environment, as well as considering the resources of the coaching relationship itself. This includes internal resources such as motivation, confidence, self-efficacy, coping skills, and readiness to change, along with external resources like social support, access to care, transportation, safe housing, financial means, and community programs. By taking a holistic view of these internal and external supports for both the client and the coach, you can identify what to mobilize and what barriers to remove, making goal attainment more feasible. For example, supporting a client in quitting smoking involves the client’s readiness and determination plus access to cessation programs, peer support, cost considerations, and convenient clinic or telehealth options.