The emergency department nurse is most likely to assess which findings in a patient who has used cocaine within the last three hours?
A) Drowsiness and sedation
B) Bradycardia and hypotension
C) Chest pain and palpitations
D) Muscular hypotonia

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Cocaine is a stimulant that can cause increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and palpitations shortly after use.

The Emergency Department Nurse Is Most Likely to Assess Which