Flash. Psycho. Smoking Cessation aid

The nurse should monitor for signs and symptoms of suicidal ideation or unusual changes in behavior.

The patient should start taking varenicline about a week before their planned quit date.

It's crucial not to smoke while using NRT to avoid nicotine overdose.

The patch should be applied to a clean, dry, and hairless area of skin, and the location should be rotated to prevent skin irritation.

The patient should use the "chew and park" method: chew the gum slowly until they feel a tingling sensation, then park it between the cheek and gum until the tingling stops, and repeat.