A client with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a smoker. The nurse has established a nursing diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge of self-care needs and treatment plan related to tobacco use
Which one of the following interventions should the nurse choose to implement? 1. Discuss with the client a smoking cessation plan.
2. Encourage the client to take medication.
3. Instruct the client in increasing exercise.
4. Discuss the client's use of herbal therapies.
Discuss with the client a smoking cessation plan.
Rationale: It is critical for the clients who smoke to stop smoking to improve their outcomes. A smoking cessation plan should be implemented and follow-up instituted after the client quits smoking. Medication, increasing exercise, and herbal therapies may be a part of the cessation plan.
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