A Patient Has a 22 Pack-Year of Cigarette Smoking History

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient has a 22 pack-year of cigarette smoking history and presents today at the medical clinic wanting to stop smoking. Part of the smoking cessation program should include a contract. It is imperative that which aspect be included in this contract?

• A)A clause that protects the provider from any legal ramifications of the patient's smoking cessation
• B)Mutually developed (by the health-care provider and the patient) objectives
• C)A clause describing the patient's nicotine addiction
• D)A nonspecific time frame for objectives to be accomplished so no added pressure will be put on the patient

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Definitions:

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