Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has constipation after receiving opioid medication for incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Auscultating bowel sounds assesses motility affected by opioids, guiding further interventions. Privacy, laxatives, and fluids follow assessment.