Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2291 of 2368
A client who smokes says, "I have looked up different ways to quit. I have not stopped yet, but I now smoke fewer cigarettes each day." In which stage of change is this client?
- Preparation
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Maintenance
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Correct answer: Preparation
In preparation, the client sees the problem, plans to act within 30 days, and looks for information.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Lifestyle: Preparation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026