The nurse evaluates that the client has learned an important fact about cocaine use when he says
a. "Cocaine is not addictive. I can use it as a recreational drug."
b. "Cocaine withdrawal is relatively easy. There is only mild fatigue."
c. "I know a young person can have a heart attack from using cocaine."
d. "Since cocaine is a depressant, one should not drive under its influence."
C
Cocaine is a stimulant and can cause myocardial infarction in young people. Cocaine is highly addictive, and withdrawal results in excessive exhaustion or "crashing."
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