Base on the Health Belief Model (HBM) what are effective strategies for the PN to use to encourage the client to stop smoking?

• A. Ask the client how likely he would be to develop lung cancer
• B. Encourage the client to list how a smoke cessation program would benefit him
• C. Assess whether the client considers lung cancer a serious health condition
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

In the Health Belief Model, getting someone to change a risky behavior like smoking hinges on addressing how they perceive their risk, how serious they think the consequence is, and what benefits they see in taking action, along with their confidence to do it. Asking how likely the client is to develop lung cancer targets perceived susceptibility—making the risk feel personal. Encouraging the client to list how a smoking cessation program would benefit him highlights perceived benefits and personal relevance, showing tangible outcomes of quitting. Assessing whether the client views lung cancer as a serious health condition addresses perceived severity, helping the client recognize the gravity of the risk. When these elements are combined, they reinforce motivation from multiple angles, making it more likely the client will consider and pursue quitting.