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fnuegbu

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient with asthma has been using a nicotine transdermal 24-hour patch for 3 weeks to quit smoking. The patient reports having difficulty sleeping. What action will the nurse take?
 
  a. Ask the provider for a prescription for Nicotrol NS.
  b. Recommend removing the patch at bedtime.
  c. Suggest using an 18-hour patch instead.
  d. Tell the patient to stop the patch and join a support group.

Question 2

The nurse is discussing smoking cessation with a nurse colleague who smokes. Which statement indicates a readiness to quit smoking?
 
  a. I don't smoke around my children or inside the house.
  b. I want to stop smoking, but I will need help to do it.
  c. I will quit so my co-workers will stop harassing me about it.
  d. If I cut down gradually, I should be able to quit.


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Kjones0604

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The patient should try an 18-hour patch to help with sleep. Nicotrol is not a good option for patients with asthma.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients exhibit readiness when they state a desire to quit along with a request for professional assistance. Other factors, such as children or co-workers, do not indicate a desire to quit.


fnuegbu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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