A Patient Admitted with Shortness of Breath and Chest Pain

question 23

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 best?

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

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