ATI LPN Mental Health Proctored Exam 2023
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal.Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationaleDiarrhea is a common symptom of opioid withdrawal due to increased gastrointestinal motility.Choice B rationaleHypokinesis, or decreased movement, is not associated with opioid withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms include restlessness and agitation.Choice C rationaleBradycardia, or slow heart rate, is not a typical manifestation of opioid withdrawal. Tachycardia (increased heart rate) is more common.Choice D rationaleMeiosis, or pupil constriction, occurs with opioid use. During withdrawal, mydriasis (dilated pupils) is more common.
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