A client has been admitted with severe pneumonia and has asked the nurse for help and information regarding nicotine addiction and ways to quit smoking
The nurse will evaluate the treatment and determine that a goal has been met when the client states: 1. "I will taper off smoking gradually.".
2. "I will keep a pack of cigarettes in my closet in case I need it.".
3. "I will take a walk when I get the urge to smoke.".
4. "I will eat a snack when I am feeling nervous.".
3. "I will take a walk when I get the urge to smoke.".
Rationale:
The client has expressed the intention to use a healthy coping mechanism—taking a walk--when the urge to smoke arises. This conforms with one goal for clients who are attempting to deal with addiction: stating adaptive coping mechanisms to use when stressed. Tapering off smoking and keeping cigarettes close by are examples of the client who is not wholly committed. Eating when stressed may lead the client to substitute eating for smoking, which is a form of denial.
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