A Nurse Is Conducting a Smoking Cessation Class in the Community

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is conducting a smoking cessation class in the community and is discussing the physiologic effects of nicotine. The nurse is correct to teach that these effects include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Increased blood pressure
• B) Decreased gastric acid
• C) Vomiting
• D) Suppression of nausea
• E) Increased alertness
• F) Suppression of appetite

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