The Appropriate Way to Handle Patients Who Smoke Is to ____

question 7

Multiple Choice

The appropriate way to handle patients who smoke is to ____.

• A) provide a corner of the reception area just for smokers
• B) make sure the medical office is equipped with a good ventilating system
• C) provide an adequate supply of ashtrays throughout the reception area
• D) ask patients to wait until they are in the exam room to smoke
• E) post "Thank You for Not Smoking" signs in the reception area

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