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    VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Proctored Exam

    A nurse in an urgent care clinic is caring for a client who reports recently using methylenedioxy-methamphetamine. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy or Molly, is a stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system. It primarily acts on serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine neurotransmitters. The use of MDMA can lead to altered perception, increased sensory awareness, and hallucinations. Hallucinations may involve visual, auditory, or tactile sensations that are not based on reality. The other findings mentioned—hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature), somnolence (excessive sleepiness), and muscle weakness—are not typically associated with MDMA use. Instead, MDMA use may lead to increased body temperature (hyperthermia), increased energy levels, agitation, increased heart rate, and muscle tension.

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