Aclient Who Smokes a Pack of Cigarettes Daily Develops Tachycardia

question 6

Multiple Choice

Aclient who smokes a pack of cigarettes daily develops tachycardia and irritability on the second day after abdominal surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement first?

• A)Escort the client outside where smoking is allowed.
• B)Request a prescription for a nicotine replacement agent.
• C)Move the client to a private room and allow smoking.
• D)Tell the client that this is a good time to quit smoking.

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