A Patient Admitted with Shortness of Breath and Chest Pain

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with shortness of breath and chest pain who is a pack-a-day smoker tells the nurse,"I am just not ready to quit smoking yet." Which response by the nurse is appropriate for the patient's stage of change?

• A)"This would be a really good time to quit."
• B)"Your smoking is the cause of your chest pain."
• C)"Are you familiar with nicotine replacement products?"
• D)"What health problems do you think smoking has caused?"

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