How should your client manage smoking habits?

The appropriate setting for a client to manage smoking habits is outside. This choice reflects best practices regarding health, safety, and comfort for both the individual and those around them. Smoking can release harmful chemicals that can impact air quality, pose fire risks, and create secondhand smoke exposure, which is particularly hazardous in enclosed spaces.

Managing smoking habits outside minimizes these risks by ensuring proper ventilation and reducing exposure to smoke for anyone nearby, which is especially important in shared living environments or areas where others may be present. Encouraging outdoor smoking also helps individuals separate this habit from daily routines that are better suited for indoors, further supporting healthier lifestyle choices.