A nurse is conducting a smoking cessation class in the community and is discussing the physiologic effects of nicotine. The nurse is correct to teach that physiologic effects of nicotine include which of the following findings? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increased blood pressure
b. Decreased gastric acid
c. Vomiting
d. Suppression of nausea
e. Increased alertness
f. Suppression of appetite
ANS: A, C, E, F
The physiologic effects of nicotine include increased blood pressure and other cardiovascular effects, vomiting, increased alertness, and suppression of appetite.
Decreased gastric acid and suppression of nausea are not physiologic responses associated with nicotine use.
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