A client is planning to use nicotine gum to aid with cigarette ...

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A client is planning to use nicotine gum to aid with cigarette cessation. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client as adverse effects of using nicotine gum? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Rapid heart rate may result.
  2. Mild headaches can occur.
  3. A sore mouth and throat are possible.
  4. Abnormal dreams are common.
  5. Pruritis is possible.
  6. Nausea can occur.

Question 2

The blood pressure measurement for a client is very different from the one that was assessed a few hours previously. The nurse should suspect that the blood pressure measurement is false when which of the following is assessed in the client?
 
  1. Client needs to void.
  2. Client smoked a cigarette 10 minutes prior to the measurement.
  3. The examination room is very warm.
  4. Doors are slamming and children are crying in the environment.
  5. Client just had lunch.
  6. Client slept for 8 hours the previous night.

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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 6
Adverse effects associated with the use of nicotine chewing gum include tachycardia, mild headache, sore mouth and throat, and nausea. Abnormal dreams and pruritis are adverse effects of nicotine patches, nicotine nasal spray, and nicotine inhalers.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Factors that cause false blood pressure readings include anxiety, full urinary bladder, excessively warm room, recent tobacco use, and loud or repetitive noises. Eating a meal or having 8 hours of sleep are not known to cause a false blood pressure reading.

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