The nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a client brought to the emergency department by emergency medical system (EMS) personnel after the client’s partner found them violently vomiting, sweating profusely, and “shaking.” The client’s vitals are: BP: 154/92 mm Hg, HR: 102 beats/min, R: 22 breaths/min, SpO2 (room air) 96%, Temp: 99.9°F (37.7°C). For which additional manifestation(s) should the nurse evaluate to support a suspicion of opioid withdrawal? Select all that apply.
[Verified Answer]: The nurse is conducting an admission…
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