The assessment by the nurse that would be significant to help prevent a complication from amphetamine use is to
A) check oxygen levels frequently.
B) keep the lights on continuously.
C) measure intake and output.
D) perform neurologic assessments.

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The nurse should closely monitor the client taking amphetamines for changes in cardiac or neurologic status, since myocardial infarction and cerebral hemorrhage have occurred from amphetamine use.

The Assessment by the Nurse That Would Be Significant to Help