A nurse is teaching a smoking cessation program. Which symptom, described by a patient, best demonstrates a need for further teaching about the adverse effects of nicotine gum?
a. Belching
b. Headache
c. Sore throat
d. Hiccups
ANS: B
Headache is not an adverse effect of nicotine gum; further teaching is indicated.
The most common adverse effects of nicotine gum are mouth and throat soreness, jaw muscle ache, belching, and hiccups; no further teaching is required.
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