A nurse is completing an assessment on a patient who had just returned from visiting with family in the hospital cafeteria.The nurse notices the patient has slow motor activity,is staring at the wall,and has bloodshot eyes.Which substance does the nurse suspect the patient has consumed?

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The symptoms described, such as slow motor activity, staring (indicative of altered mental status or focus), and bloodshot eyes, are commonly associated with marijuana use. Alcohol, cocaine, and ketamine have different primary effects on behavior and physical appearance.

A Nurse Is Completing an Assessment on a Patient Who