A nurse is assisting in the admission of a 30-year-old client to an inpatient mental health facility. Exhibits For each finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with opioid, stimulant, or hallucinogen intoxication. Each finding may be consistent with more than 1 substance or none at all. There must be at least 1 selection in every column. There does not need to be a selection in every row.

Rationales for Each Condition Opioid Intoxication Sedation: Opioids cause central nervous system depression, leading to drowsiness, confusion, and reduced level of consciousness. Pinpoint Pupils: A hallmark sign of opioid intoxication is miosis (pinpoint pupils) due to parasympathetic nervous system activation. Stimulant Intoxication (e.g., Methamphetamine) Seizures: Stimulants can lower the seizure threshold, increasing the risk of convulsions. Tachycardia: Stimulants induce sympathetic activation, leading to increased heart rate. Dilated Pupils: Sympathetic nervous system stimulation causes pupil dilation (mydriasis). Paranoia: Stimulant intoxication often results in psychosis, including paranoia and hallucinations. Hypertension: Elevated catecholamines increase blood pressure, seen in stimulant intoxication. Hallucinogen Intoxication Seizures: Some hallucinogens (e.g., LSD) can induce seizures due to excitatory effects. Tachycardia: Hallucinogens stimulate the autonomic nervous system, increasing heart rate. Dilated Pupils: Similar to stimulants, hallucinogens can cause mydriasis. Paranoia: Hallucinogen intoxication can result in psychosis, including paranoia. Hypertension: Increased autonomic activity leads to elevated blood pressure.