A patient with advanced lung cancer has been placed on the transplant list. While discussing the patient's situation with the nurse, the physician states that the patient most likely will continue to smoke despite being on the transplant list. How should the nurse respond?

Explanation

•The nurse is advocating for her patient.

•Stating that the patient does not smoke a lot or that it is difficult to quit is not patient advocacy.

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