
A newly hospitalized patient has needle tracks on both arms. A friend states that the patient uses heroin daily but has not used in the past 24 hours. The nurse should assess the patient for:
A) slurred speech, excessive drowsiness, and bradycardia.
B) paranoid delusions, tactile hallucinations, and panic.
C) runny nose, yawning, insomnia, and chills.
D) anxiety, agitation, and aggression.
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