A 70-year-old patient with lung cancer is receiving transdermal doses of a narcotic analgesic. Which of the following nursing interventions can minimize any gastrointestinal (GI) issues?
A) Monitor the patient's respirations
B) Monitor the drug's sedative effects
C) Start at the lowest dosage of medication
D) Start the patient on a bowel regimen
D
Feedback:
One of the most common side effects of opioid administration is constipation, which could be prevented by implementing a bowel protocol. Although monitoring respirations and sedative effects as well as starting at the lowest dose are important, these actions do not minimize GI issues.
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