Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process (Access Card), 8e
Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process (Access Card), 8e
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780323429160
Author: Linda Lane Lilley PhD RN, Shelly Rainforth Collins PharmD, Julie S. Snyder MSN RN-BC, Elsevier
Publisher: ELSEVIER
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Chapter 17, Problem 2CTPQ
Summary Introduction

To answer:

The statement asked by the patient “why would they give nicotine, when he tries to quit smoking?” who undergone a major abdominal surgery and physician ordered to use the transdermal nicotine patch on the patient.

Concept introduction:

The substance abuse is taking of illicit drugs that are termed to be illegal and getting addicted to it. The illicit drugs are a form of psychotherapeutic drugs when it used for pleasure purposes and it is regarded as drug abuse. The abusive cause psychological and physical problems and death can occur due to overdose.

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