Some points to stress in patient teaching regarding cessation of smoking include
A) reducing one's exposure to secondhand smoke is recommended.
B) there are no benefits to cessation of smoking to patients who already have lung cancer.
C) there is less danger of relapse in patients who survive lung cancer and continue to smoke.
D) the prognosis for patients with lung cancer is generally good.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The primary risk factor for development of lung cancer is cigarette smoking. Smoking has been shown to be responsible for 90% of lung cancers, and smokers are between 10 and 30 times more likely to develop lung cancer than are nonsmokers. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death worldwide for both men and women, accounting for almost 30% of all cancer deaths. It is usually caused by repeated carcinogenic irritation to the bronchial epithelium, leading to increased rates of cell division.

Some Points to Stress in Patient Teaching Regarding Cessation of Smoking