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A client is brought to the emergency department by a friend who states, 'He's been using a lot of heroin until he ran out of money about 2 days ago.' The nurse judges the client to be in opioid withdrawal if he exhibits which of the following? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,E

Rationale: Opioid withdrawal symptoms include rhinorrhea, diaphoresis, piloerection, and formication (sensation of bugs crawling). Synesthesia is not typical.

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