A patient comes to the health clinic because of a chronic respiratory infection and sinus headache.During physical assessment of the patient,the nurse finds nasal sores and necrosis of the nasal septum.What drug use should the nurse ask the patient specifically about?

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The nasal sores and necrosis of the nasal septum are typical manifestations of chronic cocaine use. Heroin use may cause respiratory depression, but it is not associated with nasal tissue damage. Tobacco use may cause respiratory problems, but it does not usually result in nasal sores or necrosis of the nasal septum. Marijuana use may cause respiratory irritation, but it is not associated with nasal tissue damage.

A Patient Comes to the Health Clinic Because of a Chronic