You are assessing a patient who has self-injected an unknown substance. He is unconscious with rapid, shallow breathing and tachycardia. As you are assessing and treating this patient, it is important to note that:
A. he has most likely injected himself with an opiate.
B. injected toxins are slowly absorbed into the body.
C. cocaine is the single most commonly injected drug.
D. it is impossible to dilute or remove injected poisons.
Answer: D. it is impossible to dilute or remove injected poisons.
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