When assessing for evidence of intravenous drug use, besides checking the antecubital space, the nurse checks:
a. the chest over the heart. c. the nose.
b. the trunk. d. in the scrotal area.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is not a common site for injecting illicit drugs.
B Incorrect: This is not a common site for injecting illicit drugs.
C Incorrect: This is a site for sniffing drugs, but not IV injecting drugs.
D Correct: This is a site for injecting illicit drugs.
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