Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A client with a history of smoking cigarettes for many years arrives to the clinic and expresses a desire to stop smoking. The client receives a prescription for bupropion to reduce nicotine cravings. Which information should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? Which information should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Bupropion, used for smoking cessation, commonly causes insomnia and weight loss. Informing the client about these side effects ensures they can monitor and report them, facilitating safe use and adherence to the treatment plan.