A Patient Asks About Nicotine Patches for Smoking Cessation and Wants

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient asks about nicotine patches for smoking cessation and wants to know the difference between the 24-hour patch and the 16-hour patch. Which response by the nurse is correct?

• A) "The 16-hour patch is for patients who have trouble sleeping."
• B) "The 16-hour patch simulates usual nicotine ingestion patterns."
• C) "The 24-hour patch is for persons weighing more than 100 pounds."
• D) "The 24-hour patch is recommended for heavier smokers."

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