When teaching the client with vascular disease about the effects of smoking on the individual's condition, the nurse should:
a. provide instruction about dietary changes that will decrease risks.
b. provide information about smoking cessation.
c. provide support for smoking cessation.
d. encourage the client to decrease smoking, if the individual is unable to quit.
ANS: B, C, D
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Correct b., c., and d. are appropriate nursing measures.
Incorrect Dietary modifications are important, but don't address the effects of smoking.
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