A nurse is planning teaching for a client who is trying to quit smoking. Which of the following instructions about nicotine replacement options should the nurse include?

The correct answer is B: Do not drink beverages while sucking on a nicotine lozenge. This instruction is important because beverages can interfere with the absorption of nicotine from the lozenge. Nicotine replacement therapy works best when the nicotine is absorbed properly, so avoiding beverages while using the lozenge will help ensure its effectiveness. Changing the nicotine patch every other day (choice A) is incorrect as patches are typically changed daily. Chewing nicotine gum for 10 minutes before spitting it out (choice C) is incorrect as the gum should be chewed until a tingling sensation is felt, then parked between the cheek and gum. Administering 2 sprays of nicotine nasal spray in each nostril with each dose (choice D) is incorrect as the dosage is usually one spray in each nostril.