Posted: September 22nd, 2017

A client with a history of abusing barbiturates abruptly stops taking the medication. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client for:

A client with a history of abusing barbiturates abruptly stops taking the medication. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client for:

A. Depression and suicidal ideation
B. Tachycardia and diarrhea
C. Muscle cramping and abdominal pain
D. Tachycardia and euphoric mood