The nurse is providing care to a pregnant client during a prenatal visit. The nurse suspects that the client has used cocaine
Which clinical manifestations support the nurse's suspicion? Select all that apply.
A) Increased appetite
B) Pinpoint pupils
C) Muscle jerks
D) Hypertension
E) Bradycardia
Answer: C, D
Acute cocaine intoxication manifests as muscle jerking, hypertension, decreased appetite, dilated pupils, and tachycardia.
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