doc4mindia
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A 47-year-old man admits that he has a problem with cigarettes. He is committed to stopping smoking and has come to your office to seek help. Which of the following best describes the stage of behavior change in this addicted patient?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action
E. Maintenance
F. Termination
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| xmihaela
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C. preparation ?
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| tess
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b. comtempration
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| xmihaela
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Once the patient agrees that the benefits of not smoking outweigh the pleasure derived from smoking and has decided to quit, he or she has entered the preparation stage.
The patient agrees that smoking is a problem and would like to consider quitting, the patient has entered the contemplation stage. Interventions to consider at this stage include providing further education about the effects of smoking and encouraging the patient to consider the positive aspects of not smoking, such as improved health, a more positive self image, and economic savings.
( American Family Practic). Did I not understand the Q?
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| tess
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What you said is right, xmihaela. Let's see what question ask:
"Which of the following best describes the stage of behavior change in this addicted patient?"
So isn't the patient now is in stage of contampration? This is my reason.
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