Iain has never considered the risks associated with smoking and drinking too much alcohol. On a readiness to change scale he scores himself 1-2.
The nurse explains the relationship between the narrowing of arteries and smoking (see Topic Loop below )and also the benefits of keeping within safe alcohol limits. Iain has been shocked by the need for surgery and decides that stopping smoking is his priority. When asked to re-score himself on the readiness to change ruler he now scores 7-8.
He asks the nurse what help there is available. For further information on behaviour change see Topic Loop below.
Please see the ‘Additional Information’ box below for more information on using the Readiness to Change Ruler.
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Page last reviewed: 18 Jan 2021
