The nurse is caring for a client admitted to hospital with chest pain who is a pack-a-day smoker and tells the nurse, "I am just not ready to quit smoking yet." Which of the following responses is the most appropriate?
A)"This would be a really good time to quit."
B)"Your smoking is the cause of your chest pain."
C)"Do you think that smoking has caused any health problems?"
D)"Are you familiar with the various nicotine replacement options?"

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The client is in the precontemplation stage of change, and the nurse's role is to assist the client in identifying motivators to quitting. The current Clinical Practice Guidelines indicate that the nurse should ask the client to identify any negative consequences from smoking. The responses "This would be a really good time to quit." and "Your smoking is the cause of your chest pain." express judgemental feelings by the nurse and are not likely to motivate the client. Providing information about the various nicotine replacement options would be appropriate for a client who has expressed a desire to quit smoking.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Admitted to Hospital