A Patient Who Has a 30-Pack-Year History of Smoking Asks

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient who has a 30-pack-year history of smoking asks the nurse, "How does smoking really harm my lungs?" The nurse's response will be based on the effect of smoking on

• A) cough and gag reflexes.
• B) mucociliary clearance.
• C) reflex bronchoconstriction.
• D) the filtration of inspired air.

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Definitions:

Impression Management

Strategies or actions taken by individuals to influence how they are perceived by others, typically to appear more favorable.

Followers

Individuals or groups that choose to support and take direction from a leader or organization.

Influence Bosses

Strategies or actions aimed at affecting the decisions, behaviors, or perceptions of one's direct superior.

Internal Attribution

The process of explaining one's own behavior or that of others by attributing causes to internal factors, such as personality or character.