A family member of a deceased client that overdosed on cocaine asks the nurse how he or she died. Which should the nurse recognize is the most likely cause of the death of the client?

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Cocaine overdose can lead to cardiac arrest, which is the most likely cause of death in this scenario. Rhabdomyolysis and aneurysm are possible complications but are not as common as cardiac arrest. Drug impurity can also be a factor in drug overdose deaths, but it is not the primary cause in this case.

A Family Member of a Deceased Client That Overdosed on Cocaine