A Client Diagnosed with COPD Says, "I Don't See Why

question 30

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with COPD says, "I don't see why I need to stop smoking. The damage to my lungs is already done." How should the nurse respond to this statement?

• A) "If you stop smoking now, your COPD may not get worse as fast."
• B) "If you stop smoking, your lungs will get better pretty quickly."
• C) "Your symptoms might not be as bad if you aren't smoking."
• D) "You are probably correct, but you should at least try."
• E) "If I were you, I would enjoy what time I have left."

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