The nurse is providing patient teaching about a prescribed opioid analgesic. What is an important teaching point related to a possible adverse effect of this drug?
A) Ataxia
B) Blurred vision
C) Hypotension
D) Dysrhythmias
C
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Orthostatic hypotension is commonly seen in association with some narcotics. Ataxia, blurred vision, and dysrhythmias are not commonly seen adverse effects of an opioid analgesic.
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