The Nurse Is Counseling a Patient Who Wants to Start

Multiple Choice

The nurse is counseling a patient who wants to start using Nicorette (nicotine chewing gum) . Which of the following statements indicates that teaching has been effective? Select all that apply.

A) "Since I used to smoke about 12 cigarettes a day, I will use the 2 mg gum."
B) "I should not chew more than five pieces per day."
C) "I should start out chewing one piece of gum every 1 or 2 hr."
D) "I will gradually decrease the amount of gum I chew over about 10 weeks."
E) "The gum comes in a number of flavors so I can have variety."
F) "There are no side effects to the gum, so I can use more if I need it."