A 56-year-old client who had a complete hysterectomy 8 months ago is admitted for opiate detoxification. The second day after admission, the client complains of abdominal cramping and sweating. What is the nurse's best response?

B Suspect drug seeking and suggest the client take a walk around the unit C Tell the client she is probably constipated and ask for an order for Milk of Magnesia D Explain to the client that her symptoms are an expected physical response to detoxification and offer comfort medications as ordered A Contact the gynecologist for details of the operation