The patient brought to the emergency department by police was found in the middle of traffic, alternating between grandiose declarations and expressing a desire to commit suicide. On physical assessment, the patient is tachycardic and hypertensive. The nurse suspects which diagnosis will be made?

Methamphetamine abuse. This patient presents with signs and symptoms of methamphetamine abuse, namely hypertension, tachycardia, and symptoms of mania (i.e. grandiosity, mood swings). Heroin withdrawal is characterized by fevers, chills, shaking, pain, and diaphoresis. Heroin or opiate overdose presents with pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression, and somnolence. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include seizures, hypertension, and delirium tremens.

The patient brought to the emergency department by police was fou...

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Difficulty: 5

Topics: Lifestyle Choices and High Risk Behavior Mental Health Disorders Assessment Crisis Management

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