Which assessment findings support a nurse's suspicion that a patient has been using inhalants?

A) Pinpoint pupils and respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute
B) Perforated nasal septum and hypertension
C) Drowsiness, euphoria, and constipation
D) Confusion, mouth ulcers, and ataxia

Inhalants

Substances that are sniffed or inhaled to give a psychoactive effect, often abused for their mind-altering properties.

Perforated Nasal Septum

An abnormal hole or fissure in the nasal septum, which can be caused by injury, surgery, or substance abuse.

Ataxia

A lack of muscle control or coordination of voluntary movements, often seen as a symptom of various neurological disorders.