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Kylie Patrick
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Which statement by the patient indicates to the nurse that the patient is in the preparation stage of smoking cessation?

A) "I don't ever want to quit smoking."
B) "I hope to quit smoking sometime before I die."
C) "I am really working hard to stop smoking."
D) "I stocked up on nicotine patches and gum."

Preparation Stage

A phase in behavior change models where individuals are readying themselves to adopt new behaviors or habits.

Smoking Cessation

The process of discontinuing tobacco smoking, which can significantly reduce the risks of smoking-related diseases.

Nicotine Patches

Transdermal patches used in nicotine replacement therapy to help individuals quit smoking by delivering controlled amounts of nicotine through the skin.

  • Understand stages of health behavior change, specifically smoking cessation.
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Carlos RiveraOct 26, 2024
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