The patient has informed the nurse that she feels it is too late to stop smoking and that smoking cessation is futile at this time. How can the nurse best assist the patient to stop smoking?
A) Have the patient decrease the number of cigarettes per day.
B) Encourage the patient to quit "cold turkey."
C) Show the patient pictures of diseased lungs.
D) Help the patient to develop a plan to quit and suggest a formalized program available in the community.
Ans: D
Feedback: The nurse should educate the patient regarding the hazards of smoking and provide cessation strategies, such as counseling and formalized programs available in the community.
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