Select all that apply.
- diarrhea
- nausea
- urge to urinate
- anxiety
The nurse is assessing a client who is a polysubstance abuser, with fentanyl being one of the drugs most frequently used. Which physiological symptoms are suggestive of fentanyl intoxication?
Number 2 is correct.
Rationale: A common physiological symptom of fentanyl intoxication is nausea. Constipation, rather than diarrhea, is a common symptom of fentanyl intoxication. Urinary function is not affected by fentanyl. Drowsiness, rather than anxiety, is a common symptom of fentanyl intoxication.