The patient has been admitted to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident. The patient states that she frequently smokes "ice" and had smoked some as recently as 2 hours prior to the accident
Which assessment findings are consistent with this information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The apical heart rate is 112 beats per minute.
2. Premature ventricular contractions are noted during electrocardiogram.
3. The patient weighs 92 pounds and is 5'5" tall.
4. The patient is complaining of chest pain.
5. The patient's blood pressure is 96/72.
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: The patient is likely to exhibit tachycardia.
Rationale 2: The patient is likely to exhibit dysrhythmias.
Rationale 3: Because methamphetamine use suppresses appetite, the patient is likely to be thin.
Rationale 4: Angina is a common complaint among people who use methamphetamines.
Rationale 5: The patient's blood pressure is likely to be elevated due to the vasoconstriction that is produced by this type of drug use.
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