The nurse is caring for an adolescent brought to the hospital with acute drug toxicity.Cocaine is believed to be the drug involved.Data collection should include which one of the following?

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When the drug is questionable or unknown,every effort must be made to determine the type,the amount taken,the mode and time of administration,and factors relating to the onset of presenting symptoms.Because the actual content of most street drugs is highly questionable,this information is difficult to obtain.It is helpful to know the pattern of use,but not essential during this emergency.This is an inappropriate time to evaluate the adolescent's level of interest in rehabilitation.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Adolescent Brought to the Hospital