Which patient statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about prevention of COPD has been effective?
A) "Only cigarette smoking can cause COPD."
B) "Secondhand smoke does not lead to COPD."
C) "Use of a water pipe does not lead to COPD."
D) "Pipe smoking can cause COPD."
D) "Pipe smoking can cause COPD."
Explanation: A) Direct inhalation of tobacco smoke from smoking cigarettes, as well as smoking cigars or a pipe (including a water pipe), increases the risk of developing COPD. Environmental tobacco smoke, also known as secondhand smoke or passive smoking exposure, increases the risk for COPD.
B) Direct inhalation of tobacco smoke from smoking cigarettes, as well as smoking cigars or a pipe (including a water pipe), increases the risk of developing COPD. Environmental tobacco smoke, also known as secondhand smoke or passive smoking exposure, increases the risk for COPD.
C) Direct inhalation of tobacco smoke from smoking cigarettes, as well as smoking cigars or a pipe (including a water pipe), increases the risk of developing COPD. Environmental tobacco smoke, also known as secondhand smoke or passive smoking exposure, increases the risk for COPD.
D) Direct inhalation of tobacco smoke from smoking cigarettes, as well as smoking cigars or a pipe (including a water pipe), increases the risk of developing COPD. Environmental tobacco smoke, also known as secondhand smoke or passive smoking exposure, increases the risk for COPD.
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