A Nurse Assesses a 66-Year-Old Client Who Is Attempting to Quit

question 17

Short Answer

A nurse assesses a 66-year-old client who is attempting to quit smoking.The client states,"I started smoking at age 16,and smoked one pack each day until 10 years ago.Then I decreased to a half of a pack per day." How many pack-years should the nurse document for this client? (Record your answer using a whole number.)___ pack-years

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