A client is brought to the emergency department after having overdosed on cocaine. When assessing the client, which of the following would a nurse expect to find? Select all that apply
A) Euphoria
B) Seizures
C) Cardiac arrhythmia
D) Paranoia
E) Insomnia
Ans: B, C
Manifestations of cocaine overdose include cardiac dysrhythmias or arrest, increased or reduced blood pressure, respiratory depression, chest pain, vomiting, seizures, psychosis, confusion, dyskinesia, dystonia, and coma. Euphoria, paranoia, and insomnia are effects of cocaine.
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