The nurse is caring for a client who has overdosed using cocaine. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse monitor for this client? Select all that apply
A) Hemorrhage
B) Seizures
C) Hypothermia
D) Regular heart beat
E) Abnormal respirations
F) Joint pain
A, B, E
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Complications with an overdose include cerebrovascular spasm as shown by hemorrhage, seizures, hypertensive or hypotensive crisis; angina; myocardial infarction; dysrhythmias; abnormal respirations (e.g., Cheyne-Stokes, hyperpnea); hyperthermia; and tachycardia or bradycardia.
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