During an assessment the nurse suspects that a victim of a motor vehicle crash is a narcotic substance user. Which assessment finding would confirm the nurse's suspicion? Select all that apply.
A. Dilated pupils
B. Poor pupillary response to light
C. One dilated and unresponsive pupil
D. Unequal pupil size
E. Small pupils
Ans:
B. Poor pupillary response to light
E. Small pupils
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