The patient has been admitted to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident. The patient states that she frequently smokes "ice" and had smoked some as recently as two hours prior to the accident. Which of the following assessment findings are consistent with this information? Select all that apply.

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The patient has been admitted to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident. The patient states that she frequently smokes "ice" and had smoked some as recently as two hours prior to the accident. Which of the following assessment findings are consistent with this information?  Select all that apply.

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"Ice" is a street name for crystal methamphetamine, a powerful stimulant. Users often exhibit increased heart rate (A), arrhythmias such as preventricular contractions (B), significant weight loss due to appetite suppression (C), and chest pain due to its cardiovascular effects (D). Blood pressure is typically elevated, not lowered, making (E) inconsistent with methamphetamine use.

The Patient Has Been Admitted to the Hospital After a Motor