A nurse is planning a community smoking cessation management program. Which of the following SMART goals should the nurse set for the client?

Choice A rationale
Ensuring that the patient has been adequately monitored is important, but it is not the first step when considering the use of restraints. The nurse should first explore alternative interventions.
Choice B rationale
Proceeding with the application of restraints without considering alternatives can lead to unnecessary use of restraints, which can cause physical and psychological harm to the patient.
Choice C rationale
Exploring alternative interventions to address the patient’s behavior is the first step. Restraints should only be used as a last resort when other interventions have failed.
Choice D rationale
Obtaining verbal consent from the patient’s family is important, but it is not the first step. The nurse should first explore alternative interventions.

Choice A rationale
Asking why the patient hasn’t shared their feelings with their family is not therapeutic. It can come across as judgmental and may not encourage open communication.
Choice B rationale
Asking the patient to tell more about how they are feeling is therapeutic. It shows empathy and encourages the patient to express their emotions, which can be helpful in processing their feelings.
Choice C rationale
Telling the patient they are probably very depressed is not therapeutic. It labels their feelings and may not encourage further discussion.
Choice D rationale
Suggesting the patient talk with their family about their career is not relevant to the patient’s current emotional state and concerns.