Which of These Questions Would Be the Most Important for a Nurse

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of these questions would be the most important for a nurse to ask a patient who is reporting symptoms of constipation? "Have you been taking

• A)any narcotic medications?"
• B)any over-the-counter pain relievers?"
• C)any over-the-counter sleep aids?"
• D)oral contraceptives?"

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