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A patient who was admitted for a heroin overdose received naloxone (Narcan) ,which improved the breathing pattern.Two hours later,the patient reports muscle aches,abdominal cramps,gooseflesh and says,"I feel terrible." Which analysis is correct?


A) The patient is exhibiting a prodromal symptom of seizures.
B) An idiosyncratic reaction to naloxone is occurring.
C) Symptoms of opiate withdrawal are present.
D) The patient is experiencing a relapse.

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