A nurse suspects barbiturate toxicity in assessing which of the following client manifestations?
a. warm dry skin c. redness to the skin
b. hypertension d. sustained pupillary constriction
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Cool, clammy skin is a manifestation of barbiturate toxicity.
B Incorrect: Hypotension is a manifestation of barbiturate toxicity.
C Incorrect: Cyanosis is a manifestation of barbiturate toxicity.
D Correct: Pupillary constriction is a manifestation of barbiturate toxicity, followed by sustained pupil dilation in the final stages.
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