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."

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