A Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient for Side Effects Associated

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is monitoring a patient for side effects associated with opioid analgesics. Which side effects should the nurse expect to monitor for? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Diarrhea
• B) Respiratory depression
• C) Hypertension
• D) Pruritus
• E) Sweating

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