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The Nurse Is Providing Teaching to a Client Diagnosed with Hypertension

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The nurse is providing teaching to a client diagnosed with hypertension. When the nurse presents information about smoking cessation, the client states, "I don't plan to quit unless someone convinces me of the connection between smoking and high blood pressure." Which information does the nurse present?


Definitions:

Physical Addiction

A physiological dependency on a substance, characterized by the emergence of withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not consumed.

Intoxication

The state of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, impairing mental and physical functions.

Depressant

A substance that slows down the activity of the central nervous system, potentially reducing arousal or stimulation.

Barbiturate

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, used primarily for their sedative, hypnotic, and anti-seizure properties.

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