During physical assessment of a client who has sinus headaches, the nurse finds nasal sores and necrosis of the nasal septum. Client use of which of the following substances should the nurse include in the assessment?
A)Heroin
B)Cocaine
C)Tobacco
D)Marijuana

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When cocaine is inhaled, it causes ischemia of the nasal septum, leading to nasal sores and necrosis. These symptoms are not associated with the use of heroin, tobacco, or marihuana.

During Physical Assessment of a Client Who Has Sinus Headaches