The nursing student smokes two packs of cigarettes per day. She recognizes that she needs to set the example of promoting health and wellness to her clients
She also recognizes that there are health risks involved with smoking and that she must stop smoking. Using the problem-solving process, which action is the best next step for this student?
A) Visit the American Lung Society and read the available information
B) Set a realistic, measurable goal for stopping smoking
C) Get advice from her physician to help stop smoking
D) Choose the best method to stop smoking
Ans: B
Feedback:
Using the problem-solving process, the problem is defined in the scenario. The next step is to state a realistic objective or goal that is measurable. Next, the student should gather information about smoking, especially ways to stop smoking. The student should get advice, if needed. She may be able to find the information needed to make the decision as to what method to use to quit smoking. After gathering information about the problem, the student should choose the best solution and, in this case, the best method to stop smoking.
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