The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Admitted to Hospital

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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