An adult in the emergency department states, "Everything I see appears to be waving. I am outside my body looking at myself. I think I'm losing my mind." Vital signs are slightly elevated. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?

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The symptoms described, such as visual distortions ("everything appears to be waving") and depersonalization ("outside my body looking at myself"), are consistent with hallucinogen ingestion. Hallucinogens can cause perceptual changes and altered states of consciousness.

An Adult in the Emergency Department States, "Everything I See