The nurse is administering Habitrol to a client. What effects will the nurse most likely assess in this client?

Question

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Increased alertness
2. Increased heart rate
3. Increased blood pressure
4. Nausea
5. Muscle pain

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Nicotine causes both parasympathetic and sympathetic responses. Activation of the central nervous system increases alertness.
Rationale 2: Nicotine causes an increase in heart rate.
Rationale 3: Nicotine causes an increase in blood pressure.
Rationale 4: The emetic center in the central nervous system is triggered with nicotine, causing a feeling of nausea.
Rationale 5: Nicotine does not cause muscle pain.
Global Rationale: Nicotine causes both parasympathetic and sympathetic responses. Activation of the central nervous system increases alertness, increased heart rate, and increased blood pressure. The emetic center in the central nervous system is triggered with nicotine, causing a feeling of nausea. Nicotine does not cause muscle pain.