单选题
The nurse is assessing a pregnant woman in the clinic. In the course
of the assessment, the nurse learns that this woman smokes one pack of
cigarettes per day. Which of the following is the first step the nurse should
take to help the woman stop smoking?
- A. Assess the client's readiness to stop.
- B. Suggest that the client reduce the daily number of cigarettes smoked by
one-half.
- C. Provide the client with the telephone number of a formal
smoking-cessation program.
- D. Help the client develop a plan to stop.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】Before planning any intervention with a client who smokes, it's essential to determine whether the client is willing or ready to stop smoking. Commonly, a pregnant woman will agree to stop for the duration of the pregnancy. This gives the nurse an opportunity to work with her over time to help with permanent smoking cessation.