A client informs the nurse that he has quit smoking because his father died of lung cancer 3 months ago.Based on his motivation,smoking cessation should be recognized as an example of which of the following?

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Although health promotion and health protection may involve the same activities,their difference lies in the motivation for action.Health protection is motivated by a desire to avoid illness.Health promotion is motivated by the desire to increase wellness.Smoking cessation may also be a wellness behavior and may be considered a step toward healthy living; however,neither of these addresses motivation for action.

A Client Informs the Nurse That He Has Quit Smoking