What should the nurse keep in mind when teaching an older patient about smoking cessation?
1. Most people quit smoking several times before they are successful.
2. Bupropion (Zyban) taken orally is safe for patients with seizure disorders.
3. A piece of nicotine gum should be chewed for 5 minutes of every waking hour.
4. There is no adverse risk if the patient chooses to smoke while wearing a nicotine patch.
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Rationale: Nurses should be persistent in educating and urging older patients to quit. The smoking addiction is difficult to beat. Many older people try to quit several times before they are ultimately successful.
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