A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Smokes Cigarettes

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who smokes cigarettes and asks the nurse about nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) .Which statement regarding this product is appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?

A) "Over-the-counter (OTC) NRTs include transdermal patches, gums, nicotine inhalers, and nasal sprays."
B) "NRT helps to relieve the psychological and physiological effects of nicotine withdrawal."
C) "NRT does not address addictive behavior."
D) "Combining the use of NRT and a smoking cessation program is no more effective than NRT use alone."