Knowing that there is a high rate of smoking in the local community, a nurse decides to lead a community health promotion group and seeks the hospital's backing. The nurse decides to organize the curriculum around the Lazarus Model of Stress
How does this model motivate smoking cessation? 1. By helping participants understand the nature of stress as a conflict
2. By helping participants understand stressors in their own lives
3. By encouraging the exploration of the pros and cons of smoking
4. By understanding the negative effects of stress on the body
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Rationale: The Lazarus model helps individuals understand their readiness for change and make good cost/benefit decisions. The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) of understanding the effect of stress on the body is too broad a theory to connect to smoking cessation. Life change theory helps participants learn about life stressors associated with life events and situations. Conflict theory explains movement toward goals; it would help smokers understand their behavior but would not be the most effective method to help them make a decision about smoking cessation.
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