A 62-Year-Old Man with Emphysema Says,"My Doctor Wants Me to Quit

Multiple Choice

A 62-year-old man with emphysema says,"My doctor wants me to quit smoking.It's too late now,though; I already have lung problems." Which of the following would be the best response to his statement?

A) "You should quit so your family does not get sick from exposure to secondhand smoke."
B) "You will need to use oxygen, but remember it is a fire hazard to smoke with oxygen in your home."
C) "Once you stop smoking, your body will begin to repair some of the damage to your lungs."
D) "You should ask your primary care provider for a prescription for a nicotine patch to help you quit."