When assessing a 22-year-old male patient, the nurse learns that he smokes a pack of cigarettes daily. The patient tells the nurse, "I enjoy smoking and have no plans to quit." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
a. Health Seeking Behaviors related to cigarette use
b. Ineffective Health Maintenance related to tobacco use
c. Readiness for Enhanced Self-Health Management related to smoking
d. Deficient Knowledge related to long-term effects of cigarette smoking
ANS: B
The patient's statement indicates that he is not considering smoking cessation. Ineffective Health Maintenance is defined as the inability to identify, manage, and/or seek out help to maintain health.
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