The nurse is providing care in the emergency room for a patient with symptoms of drug abuse.The nurse recognizes that exposure to which of the following substances can be detected in serum samples? Select all that apply.

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Opiates, alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, and amphetamines can all be detected in serum samples through various drug screening tests. These substances are metabolized and circulate in the bloodstream, allowing for detection. Glue, which may contain volatile substances like toluene, is not typically screened for in serum samples and is more often associated with inhalant abuse, making its detection in serum less common or specific.

The Nurse Is Providing Care in the Emergency Room for a Patient