A Patient Reports Smoking Two or More Packs of Cigarettes

A patient reports smoking two or more packs of cigarettes per day and expresses a desire to quit smoking.The primary care NP learns that the patient smokes heavily during breaks at work and during the evening but with no established schedule.The NP should recommend:

A) bupropion (Wellbutrin) .
B) nicotine replacement gum or nasal spray.
C) a high-dose 24-hour nicotine patch.
D) intensive smoking cessation counseling.

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