Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who reports using cocaine 1 hour ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Fever. Cocaine is a stimulant drug that can increase body temperature, leading to fever. This is due to its effects on the central nervous system, which can cause hyperthermia. Polyphagia (choice A) refers to excessive hunger, which is not a common finding with cocaine use. Bradycardia (choice C) is a decrease in heart rate, which is unlikely with cocaine use as it typically causes tachycardia. Oliguria (choice D) is decreased urine output, which is not directly related to cocaine use. Therefore, fever is the most expected finding due to cocaine's stimulant properties.