A patient admitted with seizures is diagnosed with a perforated nasal septum. The nurse realizes that this patient most likely has abused which substance?

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Perforated nasal septum is a common complication of cocaine abuse, as the drug is often snorted through the nose, causing damage to the nasal tissue. Seizures can also occur as a result of cocaine abuse.

A Patient Admitted with Seizures Is Diagnosed with a Perforated