The Parent of a Newborn Has Quit Smoking Cigarettes Within

question 3

Multiple Choice

The parent of a newborn has quit smoking cigarettes within the past month and
reports feeling fidgety. Using a "reframing" technique, how will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner respond?

• A) Explore ways that the parent can use this extra energy to do things for the baby.
• B) Remind the parent that this is a normal, temporary part of nicotine withdrawal.
• C) Suggest that the parent take up exercise to enjoy the benefits of not smoking.
• D) Tell the parent that, over time, these symptoms of withdrawal will subside.

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