The nurse is collecting data on clients at a clinic. One client has risk factors for substance abuse. What physical sign or signs did the nurse assess that suggest substance abuse in this client? Select all that apply.
A)Dilated pupils
B)Odor of alcohol on the breath
C)Frequent accidents or falls
D)Extremely low body weight
E)Dressed in jeans and a t-shirt

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A)Physical signs of substance abuse include dilated or constricted pupils, inflamed nasal mucosa, evidence of needle "track marks" or abscesses, poor nutritional status, slurred speech or staggering gait, and an odor of alcohol on the breath. Frequent accidents or falls are behavioral signs of substance abuse. Wearing jeans and a t-shirt is not indicative of substance abuse.
B)Physical signs of substance abuse include dilated or constricted pupils, inflamed nasal mucosa, evidence of needle "track marks" or abscesses, poor nutritional status, slurred speech or staggering gait, and an odor of alcohol on the breath. Frequent accidents or falls are behavioral signs of substance abuse. Wearing jeans and a t-shirt is not indicative of substance abuse.
C)Physical signs of substance abuse include dilated or constricted pupils, inflamed nasal mucosa, evidence of needle "track marks" or abscesses, poor nutritional status, slurred speech or staggering gait, and an odor of alcohol on the breath. Frequent accidents or falls are behavioral signs of substance abuse. Wearing jeans and a t-shirt is not indicative of substance abuse.
D)Physical signs of substance abuse include dilated or constricted pupils, inflamed nasal mucosa, evidence of needle "track marks" or abscesses, poor nutritional status, slurred speech or staggering gait, and an odor of alcohol on the breath. Frequent accidents or falls are behavioral signs of substance abuse. Wearing jeans and a t-shirt is not indicative of substance abuse.
E)Physical signs of substance abuse include dilated or constricted pupils, inflamed nasal mucosa, evidence of needle "track marks" or abscesses, poor nutritional status, slurred speech or staggering gait, and an odor of alcohol on the breath. Frequent accidents or falls are behavioral signs of substance abuse. Wearing jeans and a t-shirt is not indicative of substance abuse.

The Nurse Is Collecting Data on Clients at a Clinic