The use of methamphetamine (meth)has been steadily increasing in Canada.What must the nurse be cognizant of in relation to methamphetamine use,to provide adequate nursing care to this patient population?

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Clinical manifestations of methamphetamine use are euphoria,abrupt awakening,increased energy,talkativeness,elation,agitation,hyperactivity,irritability,grandiosity,diaphoresis,weight loss,insomnia,hypertension,increased temperature,ectopic heartbeat,urinary retention,constipation,dry mouth,paranoid delusions,and violent behaviour.Meth is relatively cheap and is "hooking" more people across the socioeconomic spectrum.When smoked,the behaviour of the patient is similar to that resulting from use of cocaine,not similar to marijuana use.Users of meth can experience feeling hypersexual and uninhibited,leading to unsafe sexual practices.

The Use of Methamphetamine (Meth)has Been Steadily Increasing in Canada