Which Information Should Be Included When You Are Teaching Your

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which information should be included when you are teaching your patient about the use of nicotine gum?

• A)The gum must be correctly chewed to a softened state and then placed in the buccal mucosa.
• B)Patients should not eat for 30 minutes prior to or during the use of the gum.
• C)Initially, one piece is chewed every 30 minutes while awake.
• D)Acidic foods and beverages should be encouraged during nicotine therapy.

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Definitions:

Echopraxia

The involuntary repetition or imitation of another person's actions.

Affective Flattening

A significant reduction in the range and intensity of emotional expression, including facial expressions, voice tone, and gestures.

Alogia

A symptom of schizophrenia and other psychiatric conditions marked by poverty of speech or thought expressed in speech.

Avolition

A loss of energy, motivation, or interest in activities, including grooming, education, or physical exertion.