Instructions for a patient who is starting nicotine replacement therapy include:
1. Smoke less than 10 cigarettes a day when starting nicotine replacement.
2. Nicotine replacement will help with the withdrawal cravings associated with quitting tobacco.
3. Nicotine replacement can be used indefinitely.
4. Nicotine replacement therapy is generally safe for all patients.
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