Health PromotionQuestion 41 of 120
A nurse is counseling an adult on tobacco cessation. Which statement reflects effective health promotion?
a.Setting a quit date and using support resources improves success
b.You must quit immediately or it is not worth trying
c.Nicotine replacement never helps people quit
d.Cutting back is impossible, so do not attempt it
Explanation
Setting a specific quit date combined with behavioral support and, when appropriate, nicotine replacement improves cessation success. Supportive, nonjudgmental counseling promotes readiness to change.
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