A nurse is caring for a client who was administered opioids. The ...

[NguyenJ]

A nurse is caring for a client who was administered opioids. The client complains of constipation. What other potential side effect of opioids should the nurse assess for?
 
  A) Sedation
  B) Anxiety
  C) Diarrhea
  D) Insomnia

Question 2

When completing the client's intake and output record, which of the following is the largest component of clients' fluid volume output?
 
  a. gastric secretions c. wound drainage
  b. diaphoresis d. urine

[Loise Hard]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Opioids and opiates cause sedation, nausea, constipation, and respiratory depression, which are the main side effects to watch for with narcotics. Opioids and opiates do not as commonly lead to anxiety, diarrhea, or insomnia in clients.

Answer to Question 2

D
Urine is the largest component of clients' fluid volume output, but diarrhea, vomiting, diaphoresis, wound drainage, and bleeding are all fluid losses as well.

[NguyenJ]

Excellent

[yeungji]

Gracias!