An adolescent is brought to the emergency department after an automobile accident.When the nurse approaches the adolescent,he becomes combative.The nurse notes his speech is slurred and his gait is ataxic.What does the nurse suspect the adolescent has used?
A) Alcohol
B) Cocaine
C) Amphetamines
D) PCP

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Behavioral signs of alcohol ingestion include slurred speech,short attention span,drowsiness,combativeness,and violence.

An Adolescent Is Brought to the Emergency Department After an Automobile