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Nurses Can Help Patients By Taking A Stand Against Smoking 

In the June 2008 issue of MEDSURG Nursing, Paul C. Lewis describes the prevalence of tobacco use and the challenges associated with smoking cessation. . . .

One method that has consistently helped people stop smoking is talking, and Lewis says this is an area where nurses can help. Medical-surgical nurses can play a significant role in getting patients to quit just by educating them about the dangers of tobacco use and offering assistance to quit. By following up and encouraging patients, nurses can take a stand against this significant national health threat.

"Tobacco: What Is It and Why Do People Continue to Use It?" Paul C. Lewis, PhD, FNP-C, RN MEDSURG Nursing; June 2008; www.medsurgnurse.org

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