A client expresses the desire to quit smoking. She elects to use Nicorette gum replacement therapy. Which statement by the nurse is true regarding this smoking cessation technique?
a. "You should not eat or drink for 15 minutes before or after chewing the gum."
b. "You may experience a skin rash as a result of this treatment."
c. "Using a nicotine replacement system will decrease the risk of cancer."
d. "The gum will take away the craving to smoke."
ANS: A
The client who uses Nicorette should not eat or drink for 15 minutes before or after chewing the gum in order to achieve the full effect.
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