An Adolescent Is Brought to the Emergency Department After an Automobile

question 14

Multiple Choice

An adolescent is brought to the emergency department after an automobile accident. When the nurse approaches the adolescent, he becomes combative. The nurse notes his speech is slurred and his gait is ataxic. The nurse suspects the adolescent has used:

• A) Alcohol
• B) Cocaine
• C) Amphetamines
• D) PCP

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