Symptoms of withdrawal from opioids for which the nurse should assess include:
a. dilated pupils, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, and elation.
b. nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, anxiety, and hyperreflexia.
c. mood lability, incoordination, fever, and drowsiness.
d. excessive eating, constipation, and headache.
ANS: B
The symptoms of withdrawal from opioids are similar to those of alcohol withdrawal. Hyperthermia is likely to produce periods of diaphoresis. See relationship to audience response question. (Educators may alter this question to multiple answers if desired.)
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