Which statement is NOT a component of the Nurse Coach Process?

• A. Providing pharmacologic interventions.
• B. Establishing a relationship and assessing readiness for change.
• C. Identifying opportunities, issues, and concerns.
• D. Establishing client-centered goals and expected outcomes.

Answer: (A)

The Nurse Coach Process focuses on partnering with the client to support behavior change and self-management. It starts with building a trusting relationship and assessing how ready the client is to change, then identifying opportunities, issues, and concerns that affect health, and finally establishing client-centered goals and the expected outcomes. Providing pharmacologic interventions is not part of this coaching process; prescribing or adjusting medications is medical management handled by a clinician, not a coaching step. A nurse coach would help the client plan and practice behavior changes and coordinate with healthcare providers for any medication needs, for example by setting goals for physical activity or dietary changes while medications are managed separately.