A Patient Admitted with Chest Pain Who Is a One

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with chest pain who is a one pack-a-day smoker tells the nurse, "I am just not ready to quit smoking yet." The most appropriate response by the nurse is

• A) "This would be a really good time to quit."
• B) "Are you familiar with the nicotine patch?"
• C) "Your smoking is the cause of your chest pain."
• D) "What do you think keeps you from quitting?"

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