A client presents to an emergency department with tics, tremors, paranoia, and picking at their clothes. The nurse should:
a. send a blood specimen to the lab for serum blood alcohol concentration.
b. notify the health care provider that client is a barbiturate abuser.
c. further assess the client for cocaine use.
d. monitor the client for further evidence of track marks for heroin abuse.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: The client is not exhibiting manifestations of alcohol abuse.
B Incorrect: The client is not exhibiting manifestations of barbiturate abuse.
C Correct: The client is exhibiting manifestations of cocaine abuse.
D Incorrect: The client is not exhibiting manifestations of heroin abuse.
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