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The nurse meets with patients who quit smoking, or are planning to quit. Which statement made by a patient would lead the nurse to conclude that that patient is in the maintenance stage of change?
 
  a. I haven't smoked in 2 weeks, but I have to constantly resist the urge to light a cigarette.
  b. I don't even think about cigarettes anymore. I really don't miss smoking.
  c. Each day I don't smoke, I put money that I would have spent in a jar to pay for a vacation.
  d. I am chewing gum and eating carrot sticks to keep myself from lighting a cigarette.

Question 2

The nurse is working with a client who is obese and reports having a sedentary lifestyle. What is the nurse's first action to promote this client's health?
 
  a. Teach the client how to follow a low-calorie diet.
  b. Assist the client in a plan to increase his activity level.
  c. Explain the risks associated with the client's weight and lifestyle.
  d. Help the client identify goals for promoting health.


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cclemon1

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


notis

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

amit

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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