A patient admitted to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident frequently smokes ice and had smoked some as recently as two hours prior to the accident. Which assessment findings are consistent with this information?
Select all that apply.
1. Apical heart rate is 112 beats per minute.
2. Preventricular 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. Blood pressure is 96/72.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
The patient will likely exhibit tachycardia and dysrhythmias. The patient's appetite has been suppressed by the methamphetamine use and the patient will likely be thin. Angina is a common complaint among people who use methamphetamines. 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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