Motivational interviewing is an interaction that induces motivation for change. The patient often has doubt about change and that doubt affects how a patient is motivated and their readiness to change a behavior. The acronym RULE is used for the four guiding principles of motivational interviewing. The first letter R is resist the righting reflex which means setting aside the nurses desire to direct or correct the patient’s course. The nurse must allow the patient to voice the need for change. The second letter is U which is understand and explore the patient’s motivation. The patient’s motivation for change is the most likely trigger for change to happen. Allow the patient to talk about their change and how the change will affect them. Explore
