A client who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day tells the nurse that she will need to be taken outside to have a cigarette while recovering from surgery. Which of the following can the nurse respond to this client?

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The nurse can inform the client that the physician may prescribe medication to help manage nicotine cravings, which is a more appropriate response than facilitating smoking.

A Client Who Smokes One Pack of Cigarettes Per Day