A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about smoking cessation. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

b. "I should join a support group to help me be successful." The statement that indicates an understanding of smoking cessation teaching is option b: "I should join a support group to help me be successful." Joining a support group is a beneficial strategy for quitting smoking as it provides social support, encouragement, and shared experiences with others who are also trying to quit. Option a is incorrect because using nicotine patches does not allow for continued smoking as it delivers nicotine without the harmful effects of smoking. Option c is incorrect because nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a safe and effective method to manage nicotine withdrawal and does not cause cancer. Option d is incorrect because varenicline is a medication that helps reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and it does not make a person addicted to nicotine.