Informing the client about the treatment programme
Assessing current smoking
Assessing past quit attempts
Assessing nicotine dependence
Explaining and conducting carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring
Explaining the importance of abrupt cessation
Informing the client about withdrawal symptoms
Discussing medication
Setting the quit date
Prompting a commitment from the client
Discussing preparations and providing a summary
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Please take a moment to write down what questions you feel should be asked and expanded upon with the client for each topic of conversation in the pre-quit assessment outlined.