A nurse teaches a client who is prescribed nicotine replacement ...

[sarasara]

A nurse teaches a client who is prescribed nicotine replacement therapy. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
 
  a. Make a list of reasons why smoking is a bad habit.
  b. Rise slowly when getting out of bed in the morning.
  c. Smoking while taking this medication will increase your risk of a stroke.
  d. Stopping this medication suddenly increases your risk for a heart attack.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a thoracentesis. Which intervention should the nurse complete prior to the procedure?
 
  a. Measure oxygen saturation before and after a 12-minute walk.
  b. Verify that the client understands all possible complications.
  c. Explain the procedure in detail to the client and the family.
  d. Validate that informed consent has been given by the client.

[joanwhite]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Clients who smoke while using drugs for nicotine replacement therapy increase the risk of stroke and heart attack. Nurses should teach clients not to smoke while taking this drug. The other responses are inappropriate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A thoracentesis is an invasive procedure with many potentially serious complications. Verifying that the client understands complications and explaining the procedure to be performed will be done by the physician or nurse practitioner, not the nurse. Measurement of oxygen saturation before and after a 12-minute walk is not a procedure unique to a thoracentesis.

[sarasara]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[AngeliqueG]

Great answer, keep it coming