The nurse understands that codeine-containing antitussives should be used cautiously in clients with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply
A) Pregnancy
B) Convulsive disorders
C) Prostatic hypertrophy
D) Hyperlipidemia
E) Type 2 diabetes
Ans: A, B, C
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Codeine-containing antitussives should be used cautiously during pregnancy and labor and in clients with COPD, acute asthma attacks, pre-existing respiratory disorders, acute abdominal conditions, head injury, increased intracranial pressure, convulsive disorders, hepatic or renal impairment, and prostatic hypertrophy.
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