A teen says to the school nurse, "Huffing is harmless. There are no reasons not to sniff inhalants." The nurse can reply knowing that (select all that apply):
a. Such behavior can result in irreversible hearing impairment.
b. There has been minimal research done on the effects in teens.
c. Long-term use can result in poor short- and long-term memory.
d. Irreversible kidney damage is often observed with even casual use.
e. Research indicates both central nervous system and bone marrow damage.
ANS: A, C, E
Research as shown that even teens who engage in sniffing high concentrations on inhalants often experience hearing loss, CNS and bone marrow damage, and impaired cognitive func-tion. Kidney impairment is often seen as reversible.
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