RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1755 of 2368

A client using a nicotine patch reports vivid dreams and sleep problems. What should the nurse advise?

  1. Wear two patches at the same time to lessen the dreams
  2. Apply a new patch at exactly the same skin site each day
  3. Remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning
  4. Use nicotine gum together with the patch to ease cravings
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Correct answer: Remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning

Vivid dreams and sleep disturbances can occur. The client can remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Autonomic Nervous System: NICOTINE RECEPTOR AGONISTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026