The nurse is assisting in the care of a client who smokes 2 packs per day. The client has been prescribed a 14-mg nicotine patch (NicoDerm). The client expresses a desire to smoke. Which action by the nurse is best?
A. Allow the client to smoke 1 cigarette four times daily to curb their cravings.
B. Contact the physician to request an order for Nicorette gum as needed.
C. Contact the pharmacy and request a 21-mg patch.
D. Inform the client that smoking is against institutional policy and is not good for her.
B
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