A male client age 42 years recovering from a MI is having difficulty following the care plan to stop smoking and exercise. What is the nurse's best response to this client?
A) Praise him for trying.
B) Tell him that he will have another MI and it will be his own fault.
C) Tell him that his cigarettes will be taken away if he smokes again.
D) Ignore the behavior and recommend a behavior modification program.
Ans: D
Negative reinforcement (criticism or punishment) is generally ineffective; undesirable behavior is usually best ignored. Behavior modification programs that reward desired behaviors and ignore undesired behaviors might be best for this client.
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