The patient is withdrawing from opioids. Which symptom best describe(s) the results of the nurse's assessment?
1. Abdominal cramping and pain
2. Hypotension
3. Pinpoint pupils
4. Dilated pupils
5. Diaphoresis
Correct Answer: 1,4,5
Rationale: Signs of opioid withdrawal include diaphoresis, restlessness, dilated pupils, hypertension, and abdominal cramps and pain. The pupils will be dilated during opioid withdrawal, but will appear as pinpoints when the patient is using opioids. The blood pressure will be elevated during opioid withdrawal, but will be decreased when the patient is using opioids.
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