Which assessment findings will the nurse expect in an individual who has just injected heroin?

A) Anxiety, restlessness, paranoid delusions
B) Heightened sexuality, insomnia, euphoria
C) Muscle aching, dilated pupils, tachycardia
D) Drowsiness, constricted pupils, slurred speech

Heroin

An illegal opioid drug derived from morphine, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects.

Constricted Pupils

A condition where the pupils of the eyes become smaller than normal, which can be a reaction to light, medication, or a sign of drug use.

Slurred Speech

Impaired articulation and unclear speech patterns, often a symptom of neurological disorders or intoxication.