A young adult patient scheduled for an annual physical examination arrives in the clinic smelling of cigarette smoke and carrying a pack of cigarettes. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
A) Urge the patient to quit smoking as soon as possible.
B) Avoid confronting the patient about smoking at this time.
C) Wait for the patient to start a discussion about quitting smoking.
D) Explain that the "cold turkey" method is most effective in stopping smoking.
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