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A client taking an opioid reports no bowel movement for three days. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
a.Withholding all fluids
b.Initiating a bowel regimen with a stool softener and increased fluids
c.Discontinuing the opioid without consulting the provider
d.Restricting dietary fiber
解析
Opioids commonly cause constipation, so a prophylactic bowel regimen with stool softeners, fluids, and fiber is appropriate. Fluids and fiber should be increased, not restricted.
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