Smoking is a common unhealthful behavior among mental health clients. To help a client who wants to stop smoking, the nurse guided by evidence-based practice will:

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Providing the client with information about tobacco dependence is an evidence-based intervention for helping clients who want to stop smoking. This intervention can help the client better understand their addiction to nicotine and the harmful effects of smoking, as well as increase their motivation to quit. Additionally, providing information about smoking cessation programs, nicotine replacement therapy, and other resources can be helpful. Limiting the number of cigarettes smoked during hospitalization or establishing a ban on smoking may not be feasible or effective, and telling the client to stop smoking without providing any support or resources is unlikely to be helpful.

Smoking Is a Common Unhealthful Behavior Among Mental Health Clients