A 60-year-old man was admitted for cholecystitis that resulted in a cholecystectomy. On his third day of hospitalization, he begins to sweat profusely, tremble, and has a blood pressure of 160/100 . Based on these findings, the nurse assesses for:
a. cardiac problems.
b. respiratory problems.
c. withdrawal problems.
d. circulatory problems.
C
The nurse, concerned about the patient's medical condition, may not consider substance abuse until withdrawal symptoms appear.
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