The nurse has completed initial instruction with a patient regarding a weight-loss program. Which patient comment indicates to the nurse that the teaching has been effective?
a). "I will keep a diary of daily weight to illustrate my weight loss."
b). "I plan to lose 4 lb a week until I have lost the 60 lb I want to lose."
c). "I should not exercise more than what is required so I don't increase my appetite."
d). "I plan to join a behavior modification group to help establish long-term behavior changes."