Muriel Has Chain-Smoked for Many Years and Now Has Initial

question 33

Multiple Choice

Muriel has chain-smoked for many years and now has initial symptoms consistent with lung cancer. Which applies most to what she may do?​

• A) ​She is likely to seek medical care faster since she is aware of her higher risk.
• B) ​She is likely to seek care as much as non-smokers because cancer is serious.
• C) ​She is likely to seek care later because of the stigma of smoking and cancer.
• D) ​She is likely to seek care more than non-smokers as she knows her high risk.

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