The patient has quit smoking and has been smoke free for the past 2 years.Of the following stages,which best fits her current stage of change?

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These stages range from no intention to change (precontemplation),to considering a change within the next 6 months (contemplation),to making small changes (preparation),to actively engaging in strategies to change behavior (action),to maintaining a changed behavior (maintenance).Because she has been smoke free for 2 years,she is in the maintenance stage.

The Patient Has Quit Smoking and Has Been Smoke Free