The Patient with COPD Asks the Nurse If Nicotine Patches

question 28

Multiple Choice

The patient with COPD asks the nurse if nicotine patches are effective for smoking cessation.The nurse's best response would be:

• A) "No. Only about 25% are successful."
• B) "Yes. The success rate is between 50% and 60%."
• C) "No. Prescriptions such as Wellbutrin are 90% effective."
• D) "Yes. Individual success has been obtained with combination of patches and gum."

Recognize the importance of patient education about medication use, including potential side effects and addiction risks.

Identify factors influencing pain perception and patient responses, including cultural, psychological, and physical factors.

Appreciate the significance of assessing pain accurately, using appropriate scales and methods, especially in patients with communication barriers.

Implement patient-centered care by respecting patients’ pain management preferences and involving them in decision-making.

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