Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms ( 9 Questions)
A client is admitted to the emergency department with signs of stimulant intoxication. The client reports taking amphetamines prescribed by a friend for weight loss. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
These are signs of depressant intoxication and indicate that the client is taking sedatives, opioids, or alcohol.
Rationale: Agitation and paranoia are signs of stimulant intoxication and indicate that the client is experiencing a psychotic reaction to amphetamines. The nurse should provide a calm and safe environment, administer antipsychotics if ordered, and monitor the client for violence or self-harm.
hese are signs of depressant intoxication and indicate that the client is taking sedatives, opioids, or alcohol.
These are signs of depressant intoxication and indicate that the client is taking sedatives, opioids, or alcohol.
Correct answer: b) Agitation and paranoia
Rationale: Agitation and paranoia are signs of stimulant intoxication and indicate that the client is experiencing a psychotic reaction to amphetamines. The nurse should provide a calm and safe environment, administer antipsychotics if ordered, and monitor the client for violence or self-harm.
Incorrect choices:
a) Hypotension and bradycardia: These are signs of depressant intoxication and indicate that the client is taking sedatives, opioids, or alcohol.
c) Slurred speech and ataxia: These are signs of depressant intoxication and indicate that the client is taking sedatives, opioids, or alcohol.
d) Sedation and respiratory depression: These are signs of depressant intoxication and indicate that the client is taking sedatives, opioids, or alcohol.