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melina_rosy · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client prescribed an opioid medication. What can the nurse suggest to decrease the risk of constipation with this medication?

1. Take an antihistamine three times per day.
2. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water per day.
3. Assess respiratory rate before taking medication.
4. Assess heart rate before taking medication.

Question 2

The nurse is to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) prn for a headache. The client has been vomiting all day. Which of the following routes should the nurse use to administer the medication?

1. Oral
2. Vaginal
3. Rectal
4. Intravenous

xiazhe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Antihistamines do not prevent constipation.
Rationale 2: Increasing fluid intake can help prevent constipation.
Rationale 3: Assessing respiratory rate will not help prevent constipation.
Rationale 4: Assessing heart rate will not impact the development of constipation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The rectal route is often used if the client has nausea or vomiting. The nurse should administer an acetaminophen suppository to the client.