A client tells the nurse that a group of friends have all decided to stop smoking.The group has planned a party at which they will each smoke their last cigarette.According to Pender's model,how does the nurse interpret this information?

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According to Pender's Health Promotion Model, planning and taking action are key components to achieving successful health behavior change. This group's plan to have a party and each smoke their last cigarette demonstrates their intention to quit smoking and take action to achieve their goal. The nurse should support and encourage this positive behavior change.

A Client Tells the Nurse That a Group of Friends