General information Teaching 2613
SN instructed patient to stop smoking, instructed that around 3 days after quitting, most people will experience moodiness and irritability, severe headaches, and cravings as the body readjusts. In as little as 1 month, a person's lung function begins to improve. As the lungs heal and lung capacity improves, former smokers may notice less coughing and shortness of breath.
Reviewed July 2020
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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