A Patient Will Be Discharged with a 1-Week Supply of an Opioid

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient will be discharged with a 1-week supply of an opioid analgesic for pain management after his abdominal surgery.What should the nurse teach this patient in regard to this drug?

• A)How to manage diarrhea
• B)How to access drug addiction programs
• C)How to prevent constipation
• D)How to avoid dehydration due to polyuria

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