The mother of a young woman being treated for amphetamine overdose asks the nurse when the manifestations will subside. The nurse's best answer is:
a. "Usually in 8 to 10 hours."
b. "She will snap out of it in a day or two."
c. "Usually in about 2 hours, but the effects will return in 2 to 3 days."
d. "The manifestations may be permanent."
D
The manifestations of overdose to amphetamines are frequently permanent.
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