The nurse is counseling a 17-year-old girl on smoking cessation. The nurse should include which of the following helpful tips in her education? Select all that apply
a. "Keep healthy snacks or gum available to chew instead of smoking a cigarette."
b. "Don't tell your friends and family you are trying to quit, until you feel confident that you'll be successful."
c. "Plan a time to quit when you will not have many other demands or stressors in your life."
d. "Reward yourself with an activity you enjoy when you quit smoking."
A, C, D
People who are trying to quit smoking often are more successful when they are accountable to other people who are encouraging and supportive. Having something to chew (e.g., carrot sticks, gum, nuts, or seeds) can distract from the desire to smoke a cigarette. Setting a date to stop smoking and choosing a time of low stress are two strategies that help people be more successful with smoking cessation. Self-reward for meeting goals is a form of positive reinforcement.
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