A smoking cessation counselor tailors messages using the transtheoretical model. One client reports, "I quit two weeks ago and I'm trying to avoid my usual smoke breaks at work." Which counseling focus is most consistent with this client's stage?
- Increase awareness of harms because the client is not considering change
- Strengthen commitment and plan coping strategies for triggers to support early behavior change (correct answer)
- Discourage any behavioral attempts until the client feels fully confident
- Assume relapse is inevitable and shift attention away from smoking entirely
Explanation: This question tests action-stage interventions in the transtheoretical model. The transtheoretical model tailors strategies by stage, with action focusing on commitment and coping. The client recently quit, indicating action stage needing trigger management. Choice B aligns by strengthening plans and strategies. Choice A fails as it's for precontemplation. For application, match to current stage. Action emphasizes relapse prevention.