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A client expresses a desire to quit smoking and asks the nurse for the most effective approach. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

A Simply reducing the number of cigarettes smoked daily
B Using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) alone
C Combining behavioral counseling with pharmacotherapy
D Switching to "light" or "low-tar" cigarettes

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The most effective approach to smoking cessation involves combining behavioral counseling, which addresses psychological dependence, and pharmacotherapy, which manages nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

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