The Nurse Is Conducting an Admission Assessment for a Pregnant

The nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a pregnant client who is in labor. Which finding would cause the nurse to expect that the client has been abusing an illegal substance?

A) The client is asking for an epidural and rates pain as an 8 on a 0 to 10 numeric scale.
B) The client is diaphoretic during the transition stage of labor.
C) The client has constricted pupils and inflamed nasal mucosa.
D) The client has a history of precipitous labor.