The nurse is caring for a client who smokes a pack of cigarettes daily and has been admitted to the hospital for surgery. In anticipation of nicotine withdrawal, which of the following goals should the nurse include when planning postoperative care?
A)Improve sleep.
B)Enhance appetite.
C)Decrease diarrhea.
D)Prevent sore throat.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Insomnia is a characteristic of nicotine withdrawal. Diarrhea, sore throat, and anorexia are not symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Smokes a Pack