A male client tells the practical nurse (PN) that he is afraid of getting cancer so he plans to quit smoking cigarettes by switching to a smokeless tobacco product. How should the PN respond?

Remind the client that he is likely to gain weight when attempting to stop smoking.

Provide information to the client about risks associated with smokeless tobacco.

Explain to the client that obesity is a more significant health risk than smoking.

Encourage the client to continue with this plan to reduce his risk for cancer.