The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a 17yearold client who quit
smoking almost a year prior but who reports having renewed cravings when around friends who smoke. Using knowledge of the maintenance stage of change, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner will

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The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a 17­year­old client who quit
smoking almost a year prior but who reports having renewed cravings when around friends who smoke. Using knowledge of the maintenance stage of change, the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner will

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The best choice is D because it is focused on providing the adolescent with an alternative behavior to engage in when around friends who smoke. This is in line with the maintenance stage of change in which individuals work on maintaining the behavior change they have already made. A and C may be important points to discuss, but do not directly address the issue of renewed cravings. B is not a helpful or practical solution as it is difficult to avoid all friends who smoke and making new friends is not always feasible or desirable.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sees a 17­year­old Client

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sees a 17yearold Client