A client with a history of myocardial infarctions tells the nurse that he has been smoking for 35 years and it does not matter now if he stops. The best response by the nurse would be:
1. "It will reduce your risk of lung cancer.".
2. "Your risk of continued coronary heart disease will decrease by half when you stop.".
3. "It will decrease any complications you might develop.".
4. "It will enhance the effects of your medications.".
2. "Your risk of continued coronary heart disease will decrease by half when you stop.".
Rationale:
Smoking cessation reduces the risk for coronary heart disease by 50% no matter how long the person has smoked. It will reduce lung cancer, decrease complications, and possibly enhance medication effects, but the primary focus for this client is the effect on coronary heart disease.
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