The patient tells the nurse that he has no interest in quitting smoking, even though he knows it is bad for his health. The nurse demonstrates caring with what response?
1.
"If you would rather die young than quit smoking, that is your choice to make."
2.
"Let's look at ways you could reduce the harm from smoking as much as possible."
3.
"I am going to enroll you in a smoking cessation program and maybe you'll change your mind."
4.
"Continuing to smoke is your choice but that leaves me no way to help you stay healthy."
ANS: 2
Caring means responding to others as unique individuals, sensing their emotions, and accepting them as they are, unconditionally. This response accepts the patient's choice without condemning or frightening him.
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