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A patient states they are ready to quit smoking and asks for help. Within the '5 A's' framework, the dentist should next help the patient:

  1. Set a specific quit date and arrange follow-up (Assist and Arrange)
  2. State that smoking is harmful and end the conversation
  3. Refuse to discuss it
  4. Wait until oral cancer develops
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Correct answer: A. Set a specific quit date and arrange follow-up (Assist and Arrange)

A patient ready to quit is in the preparation stage. The 5 A's (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange) direct the clinician to ASSIST (help set a quit date, offer pharmacotherapy/counseling) and ARRANGE follow-up support.Other options: Merely advising and stopping ignores the patient's readiness; refusing or waiting for disease abandons prevention.Key exam takeaway: A ready-to-quit patient gets Assist (set a quit date, offer aids) and Arrange follow-up per the 5 A's.

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