A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department.He is restless,has dilated pupils,is sweating,has a runny nose and tearing eyes,and complains of muscle and joint pains.His girlfriend thinks he has influenza,but she became concerned when his temperature went up to 39.4° C.She admits that he has been a heavy drug user,but he has been trying to stop on his own.The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from which substance?

• A)Alcohol
• B)Heroin
• C)Crack cocaine
• D)Sedatives

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