Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
The nurse notes that a client has been receiving hydromorphone every six hours for four days. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete? Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Hydromorphone can cause constipation, potentially leading to paralytic ileus. Auscultating bowel sounds detects early signs of this complication.