A patient involved in a minor accident reports using "crank" an hour ago. The patient denies having used the drug before. Which manifestation can the nurse anticipate assessing in this patient?
1. Feelings of increased energy and happiness
2. Increased strength and coordination
3. Drowsiness
4. Delusional accusations
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Rationale 1: Crank is a form of methamphetamine that gives rise to feelings of increased energy and euphoria. These are the patient's impressions and are not based in reality.
Rationale 2: The patient will not display increased strength and coordination.
Rationale 3: Drowsiness is an uncommon finding in an individual who has used crank for the first time.
Rationale 4: Delusional accusations might be made by an individual who has been using crank for a long period.
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