A nurse is obtaining a history from a client who drinks about six cups of coffee and several diet cola drinks per day. The client states, "I just cut down my coffee and soda intake to one per day." Which symptoms would the nurse most likely expect to assess? Select all that apply.

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The client's decreased intake of caffeine could lead to caffeine withdrawal, manifested by headache, drowsiness, fatigue, craving, impaired psychomotor performance, difficulty concentrating, yawning, and nausea. Flushing and diuresis would be characteristic of caffeine overdose.

A Nurse Is Obtaining a History from a Client Who