Which assessment findings support a nurse's suspicion that a patient has been using inhalants?
a. Perforated nasal septum and hypertension
b. Drowsiness, euphoria, and constipation
c. Pinpoint pupils and respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute
d. Confusion, mouth ulcers, and ataxia
ANS: D
Inhalants are usually CNS depressants, giving rise to confusion and ataxia. Mouth ulcers come from the irritation of buccal mucosa by the inhalant. The incorrect options relate to cocaine snorting and opioid use.
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