A patient admitted to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident frequently smokes ice and had smoked some as recently as two hours prior to the accident. Which assessment findings are consistent with this information?

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Smoking ice, which is a form of methamphetamine, can lead to increased heart rate (A), arrhythmias such as premature ventricular contractions (B), significant weight loss due to appetite suppression (C), and chest pain due to its cardiovascular effects (D). Blood pressure is often elevated due to its stimulant properties, making (E) less consistent with recent use.

A Patient Admitted to the Hospital After a Motor Vehicle