A 62-Year-Old Man with Emphysema Does Not Understand the Need

question 27

Multiple Choice

A 62-year-old man with emphysema does not understand the need to stop smoking at this age because lung problems already exist.Which would be the best response to his statement?

• A) "You should quit so your family does not get sick from exposure to secondhand smoke."
• B) "You will need to use oxygen,but remember it is a fire hazard to smoke with oxygen in your home."
• C) "Once you stop smoking,your body will begin to repair some of the damage to your lungs."
• D) "You should ask your primary care provider for a prescription for a nicotine patch to help you quit."

Understand the application of Kelly's theory in clinical settings and its implications for therapy.

Comprehend the dynamic nature of personal constructs and their amenability to change and revision.

Appreciate the predictive power of personal constructs in understanding behavior.

Understand how personal constructs are formed, tested, and modified.

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Definitions:

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Clayton Act

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