A nurse is caring for a client who smokes cigarettes and wants information about nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Which statement is appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
A)"Over-the-counter NRT products include transdermal patches, gums, nicotine inhalers, and nasal sprays."
B)"NRT helps relieve the psychologic and physiologic effects of nicotine withdrawal."
C)"NRT does not address addictive behavior."
D)"Using NRT in conjunction with a smoking cessation program is no more effective than using NRT alone."

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A)Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)does not address addictive behavior. Although it helps relieve some physiologic effects of nicotine withdrawal, it does not address the psychologic effects. Over-the-counter NRT products include transdermal patches and gums; nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays are available by prescription only. Using NRT in conjunction with a smoking cessation program is more effective than using NRT alone.
B)Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)does not address addictive behavior. Although it helps relieve some physiologic effects of nicotine withdrawal, it does not address the psychologic effects. Over-the-counter NRT products include transdermal patches and gums; nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays are available by prescription only. Using NRT in conjunction with a smoking cessation program is more effective than using NRT alone.
C)Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)does not address addictive behavior. Although it helps relieve some physiologic effects of nicotine withdrawal, it does not address the psychologic effects. Over-the-counter NRT products include transdermal patches and gums; nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays are available by prescription only. Using NRT in conjunction with a smoking cessation program is more effective than using NRT alone.
D)Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)does not address addictive behavior. Although it helps relieve some physiologic effects of nicotine withdrawal, it does not address the psychologic effects. Over-the-counter NRT products include transdermal patches and gums; nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays are available by prescription only. Using NRT in conjunction with a smoking cessation program is more effective than using NRT alone.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Smokes Cigarettes