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A 32-Year-Old Is Conscious and in Mild Distress, Complaining of Nausea

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A 32-year-old is conscious and in mild distress, complaining of nausea and sweating. He states that his symptoms started two days ago when he stopped drinking "cold turkey." Physical examination reveals cool, diaphoretic skin; slightly dilated pupils bilaterally; and a general weakness to all extremities. Which of the following findings would also be likely?


A) Delirium tremens, hallucinations, and anxiety
B) Insomnia, hyperglycemia, and difficulty breathing
C) Hypertension, bradycardia, and hyperglycemia
D) Depression, hypotension, and polyuria

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