What is the best response for the nurse to make to concern

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The nurse is talking with a client who has decided to quit smoking. The client has selected a quit date 4 weeks away, but the client is expressing concern about quitting abruptly. The client believes that it may be more effective if they reduce the amount of cigarettes they smoke each week. What is the best response for the nurse to make to this concern? Have you seen other people have trouble after quitting abruptly? Quitting abruptly or gradually can both be effective methods for smoking cessation. Moving up your quit date would make it easier for you to quit smoking". Would you like to reconsider having your goal 4 weeks away?

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