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Which assessment findings will the nurse expect in an individual who has just injected heroin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Drowsiness, constricted pupils, slurred speech. After injecting heroin, the individual experiences a rapid onset of effects due to the drug's ability to quickly cross the blood-brain barrier. The central nervous system is depressed, leading to drowsiness and sedation. Heroin causes constriction of the pupils (miosis) due to its effect on the autonomic nervous system. The individual may also exhibit slurred speech due to the drug's impact on cognitive and motor functions.
Incorrect Choices:
A: Anxiety, restlessness, paranoid delusions - These symptoms are more commonly associated with stimulant drugs like cocaine or amphetamines.
B: Heightened sexuality, insomnia, euphoria - These effects are more commonly seen with stimulant drugs rather than heroin.
C: Muscle aching, dilated pupils, tachycardia - Muscle aching and tachycardia are signs of opioid withdrawal rather than immediate effects of heroin use. Dil