Which Assessment Findings Are Likely for an Individual Who Recently

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which assessment findings are likely for an individual who recently injected heroin?

• A) Anxiety, restlessness, paranoid delusions
• B) Muscle aching, dilated pupils, tachycardia
• C) Heightened sexuality, insomnia, euphoria
• D) Drowsiness, constricted pupils, slurred speech

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Definitions:

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, which helps regulate water balance in the body by increasing the uptake of water in the kidneys.

Natriuretic Hormone

Hormones, such as atrial natriuretic peptide, that help to regulate fluid balance and blood pressure by increasing the excretion of sodium and water from the kidneys.

Urine Volume

Urine volume is the total amount of urine excreted by the kidneys over a specified period, an important measure for assessing renal function and fluid balance.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings present in the walls of blood vessels and the heart that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.