The Patient Is Withdrawing from Opioids

question 13

Multiple Choice

The patient is withdrawing from opioids.Which symptom best describe(s) the results of the nurse's assessment? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)Abdominal cramping and pain
• B)Hypotension
• C)Pinpoint pupils
• D)Dilated pupils
• E)Diaphoresis

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Definitions:

Coping Thoughts

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Therapeutic Rationale

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