The client had been abusing cocaine for several years.Recently, the client snorted cocaine that was much purer than was thought, resulting in an overdose.The client died in the Emergency Department.What does the nurse recognize as the most likely cause of death?

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The most likely cause of death in a case of cocaine overdose is cardiac arrest. Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that can cause severe cardiovascular effects, including increased heart rate, hypertension, and vasoconstriction, leading to myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest.

The Client Had Been Abusing Cocaine for Several Years