Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client with opioid withdrawal. Which of the following would be an expected finding? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A, C, E, F
Rationale
Opioid withdrawal causes diaphoresis (A), irritability (C), rhinorrhea (E), and abdominal cramps (F) due to sympathetic activation and gastrointestinal distress. Bradycardia (B) is not typical; tachycardia is more common. Hypotension (D) is less common than hypertension in withdrawal.