Care Plan for Smoking

Category / Primary Body System

• Respiratory System / Safety

Problem

• Patient is at risk for injury due to smoking.

Goal

1. Patient will not experience smoking-related injuries for 90 days.
2. Patient will abide by the facility’s smoking times as needed.

Plan/Approach

1. Education and Support

   • Educate the patient about smoking cessation as needed
   • Offer diversional activities to reduce smoking urges

2. Safety Assessment

   • Assess the patient for smoking safety on admission, quarterly, and as needed
   • Schedule and supervise smoking times as needed
   • Keep smoking materials in a safe place

3. Medication Management

   • Administer medications as ordered

Rationale

1. Education and Support

   • Providing education about the risks of smoking and benefits of cessation can motivate the patient to reduce or quit smoking.
   • Diversional activities help occupy the patient's time and reduce the urge to smoke.

2. Safety Assessment

   • Regular safety assessments ensure that the patient understands and follows the facility's smoking policies, reducing the risk of injury.
   • Scheduling and supervising smoking times help control smoking behavior and ensure safety.
   • Keeping smoking materials secure prevents unauthorized use and potential fire hazards.

3. Medication Management

   • Medications can aid in smoking cessation and manage withdrawal symptoms, making it easier for the patient to comply with smoking restrictions.

Actions

1. Education and Support

   • Provide educational materials and counseling sessions on smoking cessation, including the health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting.
   • Offer and encourage participation in diversional activities such as hobbies, social groups, or exercise programs to reduce smoking urges.

2. Safety Assessment

   • Conduct a smoking safety assessment on admission, quarterly, and as needed to ensure the patient understands and complies with safety protocols.
   • Schedule designated smoking times and ensure the patient adheres to these times.
   • Supervise the patient during smoking sessions to ensure compliance with safety rules.
   • Store smoking materials (cigarettes, lighters) securely and only provide them during designated smoking times.

3. Medication Management

   • Administer prescribed medications to help manage nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
   • Monitor for side effects and effectiveness of medications, reporting any concerns to the healthcare provider.