A nurse working on the orthopedic unit is providing discharge instructions for a client with a fractured femur. When explaining the client's narcotic pain medication, the nurse would include which statement? (Select all that apply.)
A. "This medication may make you sleepy, so you can't drive while taking it."
B. "Narcotics can cause constipation, so be sure to drink extra fluid and eat a high-fiber diet."
C. "Many patients who take this feel dizzy or light-headed, so you must be careful of falls, especially at night."
D. "Only take the number of pills prescribed per day. Taking more can be dangerous."
E. "You can take this medication as many times as needed for pain control."
A,B,C,D
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