A client who has a history of amphetamine abuse comes to the clinic and informs the nurse that she has stopped taking all drugs. To ensure the client's safety, the nurse should inform the client that withdrawal from amphetamines can cause:
1. an extreme increase in appetite.
2. nausea and vomiting.
3. life-threatening respiratory depression.
4. lethargy and depression.
Answer: 4
1. Amphetamine withdrawal does not cause an extreme increase in appetite.
2. Amphetamine withdrawal does not cause nausea and vomiting.
3. Withdrawal is uncomfortable but not life-threatening.
4. Withdrawal commonly causes clients to feel lethargic and to experience depression.
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