Asked by Nicholas Alligood on Sep 24, 2024
When assessing a 22-year-old male patient, the nurse learns that he smokes a pack of cigarettes daily. The patient tells the nurse, "I enjoy smoking and have no plans to quit." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
A) Health Seeking Behaviors related to cigarette use
B) Ineffective Health Maintenance related to tobacco use
C) Readiness for Enhanced Self-Health Management related to smoking
D) Deficient Knowledge related to long-term effects of cigarette smoking
Nursing Diagnosis
A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual and potential health problems/life processes.
Tobacco Use
The act of smoking or using tobacco products, which can lead to a range of health issues, including cancer and heart disease.
Cigarette Smoking
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug, which is known to have harmful health effects, including cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
- Utilize effective communication strategies to facilitate patient education and behavior change.
Learning Objectives
- Utilize effective communication strategies to facilitate patient education and behavior change.