A Client Diagnosed with COPD Says,"I Don't See Why I

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with COPD says,"I don't see why I need to stop smoking.The damage to my lungs is already done." How should the nurse respond to this statement? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)"If you stop smoking now your COPD may not get worse as fast."
• B)"If you stop smoking,your lungs will get better pretty quickly."
• C)"Your symptoms might not be as bad if you aren't smoking."
• D)"You are probably correct,but you should at least try."
• E)"If I were you,I would enjoy what time I have left."

Describe the importance of patient-centered care and the patient as an expert in their own care.

Apply SBAR communication in nursing to enhance patient safety and care.

Understand leadership roles within the interprofessional team and the importance of collaborative practice.

Recognize the significance of aesthetic, ethical, and personal knowing in nursing.

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Definitions:

Mental Incapacity

A condition where an individual is unable to understand the nature and consequences of their actions, affecting their ability to enter into legal agreements.

Blackacre

A fictional estate commonly used in legal education to illustrate real property law.

Enforce

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Verbal Agreement

A contract made orally rather than in writing, which can still be legally binding under certain conditions.