A nurse is caring for a client who has had long-term marijuana use. Which of the following phys-ical effects should be of priority concern to the nurse?
a. Constipation
b. Cardiac dysrhythmia
c. Abdominal pain
d. Respiratory tract damage
ANS: D
Respiratory tract damage occurs from smoking the drug and is the greatest physical concern among chronic users. Cardiac dysrhythmias may be a concern of chronic alcohol use. Constipa-tion and abdominal pain are not of priority concern.
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