After Signing a Contract That He Will No Longer Smoke

question 28

Multiple Choice

After signing a contract that he will no longer smoke in his room,the patient violates the contract.The contract consequences include confiscation of smoking materials and mandatory supervision for future smoke breaks.How should the nurse appropriately address the patient's behavior?

• A) "Why are you smoking in your room when you know it is not allowed?"
• B) "The contract states that if you smoke in your room, you must give me your smoking materials. Let me have them, please."
• C) "Okay, Larry, give me your cigarettes and lighter now."
• D) "I am going to give you one more chance, Larry. Let's see if you can live up to the contract."

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