The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Begin

The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking theophylline at home. During the assessment, the nurse learns that the patient smokes. The nurse expects that the patient will eventually require which of the following?

A) A smaller than typical dose of theophylline.
B) A larger than typical dose of theophylline.
C) A typical dose of theophylline.
D) A change in medication since theophylline is contraindicated in those who smoke.

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