A Terminal Ill Client's Pain Is Being Managed with Opioid

question 6

Multiple Choice

A terminal ill client's pain is being managed with opioid analgesics.When he reports experiencing constipation,the nurse's most therapeutic response is:

• A) "It's a side effect of the pain medication you are taking."
• B) "I'll discuss adding some additional bulk to your diet with your wife."
• C) "Try drinking more liquids while you are awake to help soften your stool."
• D) "I'll see about getting a prescription for a laxative in order to avoid the problem."

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