Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5087

Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5087

QUESTION: A client with a history of polysubstance abuse is admitted to the facility. She complains of nausea and vomiting 24 hours after admission. The nurse assesses the client and notes piloerection, pupillary dilation, and lacrimation. The nurse suspects that the client is going through withdrawal from which substance?

O a.) Alcohol
O b.) Cannabis
O c.) Cocaine
O d.) Opioid

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