A nurse works at a clinic that provides care to a community with a high population of smokers. The nurse is planning an educational session entitled "Tips for Quitting." Which action by the nurse is appropriate for inclusion in this session?

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A)The nurse should include information about available pharmacologic adjuncts to cessation in a "Tips for Quitting" session. Simply telling the participants that smoking is unacceptable is not effective in promoting wellness. Although it is true that smoking contributes to cancer and liver disease, this information will not help participants identify and apply effective strategies for tobacco cessation. Hypnosis can be useful for clients who are trying to quit smoking, but the nurse should recommend that clients seek hypnosis only from a trained healthcare professional.
B)The nurse should include information about available pharmacologic adjuncts to cessation in a "Tips for Quitting" session. Simply telling the participants that smoking is unacceptable is not effective in promoting wellness. Although it is true that smoking contributes to cancer and liver disease, this information will not help participants identify and apply effective strategies for tobacco cessation. Hypnosis can be useful for clients who are trying to quit smoking, but the nurse should recommend that clients seek hypnosis only from a trained healthcare professional.
C)The nurse should include information about available pharmacologic adjuncts to cessation in a "Tips for Quitting" session. Simply telling the participants that smoking is unacceptable is not effective in promoting wellness. Although it is true that smoking contributes to cancer and liver disease, this information will not help participants identify and apply effective strategies for tobacco cessation. Hypnosis can be useful for clients who are trying to quit smoking, but the nurse should recommend that clients seek hypnosis only from a trained healthcare professional.
D)The nurse should include information about available pharmacologic adjuncts to cessation in a "Tips for Quitting" session. Simply telling the participants that smoking is unacceptable is not effective in promoting wellness. Although it is true that smoking contributes to cancer and liver disease, this information will not help participants identify and apply effective strategies for tobacco cessation. Hypnosis can be useful for clients who are trying to quit smoking, but the nurse should recommend that clients seek hypnosis only from a trained healthcare professional.

A Nurse Works at a Clinic That Provides Care to a Community