A Patient Admitted with Shortness of Breath and Chest Pain

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with shortness of breath and chest pain who is a pack-a-day smoker tells the nurse,"I am just not ready to quit smoking yet." Which response by the nurse is appropriate for the patient's stage of change?

A) "This would be a really good time to quit."
B) "Your smoking is the cause of your chest pain."
C) "Are you familiar with nicotine replacement products?"
D) "What health problems do you think smoking has caused?"