A primary care NP has been working with a young woman who wants to quit smoking before she begins having children.She has made several attempts to quit using nicotine replacement therapy and is feeling discouraged.She does not want to take medication at this time.The NP should:

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Each attempt to quit smoking should not be seen as a failure but as a trial for the next attempt.Asking a patient who is motivated to quit to write down things that may have contributed to the relapse will help the patient learn from the previous attempts.The patient already knows about the effects of smoking on fetal development because that is her motivation for quitting.Offering medication may be necessary,but only if the patient desires it.

A Primary Care NP Has Been Working with a Young