A 42-year-old male patient recovering from a MI is having difficulty following the care plan to stop smoking and exercise. What is the nurse's best response to this patient?
A) Praise him for any efforts he makes to improve his health.
B) Tell him that he will have another MI and it will be his own fault.
C) Tell him that his cigarettes will be taken away if he smokes again.
D) Ignore the behavior and recommend a behavior modification program.
D
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