Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving opioids for pain management. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Monitoring for urinary retention is important as opioids can cause this side effect. Itching is a common side effect, not necessarily allergic; restricting fluids worsens constipation; antiemetics help with nausea.