A 38-Year-Old Male Patient Stopped Smoking 6 Months Ago

A 38-year-old male patient stopped smoking 6 months ago. He tells the nurse that he still feels strong cigarette cravings and wonders if he is ever going to feel "normal" again. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

A) "It's possible that these cravings will never stop."
B) "These cravings may persist for several months."
C) "The cravings tell us that you are still using nicotine."
D) "The cravings show that you are about to experience nicotine withdrawal."