The client is discussing wanting to quit smoking cigarettes with the clinic nurse. Which intervention is most successful in helping the client to quit smoking cigarettes? 1. Encourage the client to...

The client is discussing wanting to quit smoking cigarettes with the clinic nurse. Which intervention is most successful in helping the client to quit smoking cigarettes?

1. Encourage the client to attend a smoking cessation support group.

2. Discuss tapering the number of cigarettes smoked daily.

3. Instruct the client to use nicotine replacement therapy, such as a patch.

4. Explain that clonidine can be taken daily to help decrease withdrawal symptoms.