A nurse should specifically assess a patient opiate withdrawal for:
A) lacrimation, rhinorrhea, dilated pupils, and muscle pain.
B) somnolence, constipation, normal pupils, and hypothermia.
C) tremors, hypertension, constricted pupils, and deep sleep.
D) visual and tactile hallucinations, agitation, and generalized seizures.

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The classic signs of opiate withdrawal are flulike symptoms and dilated pupils.

A Nurse Should Specifically Assess a Patient Opiate Withdrawal For