The caregiver of a patient calls to report, "My mother just took her first dose of the prescribed opioid and became very nauseated." Select the nurse's best response
1. "She is probably allergic to the agent and should discontinue it now."
2. "If the nausea is not as bad as the pain, she should continue the opioid as prescribed."
3. "This is generally a temporary effect and is lessened by keeping still."
4. "Try cutting the dose in half and take the medication on an empty stomach."
Correct Answer: 3
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