A patient is receiving a narcotic for severe acute pain. What should the nurse encourage the patient to consume in greater quantities due to the pain medication?
1. fiber
2. vitamin D
3. protein
4. carbohydrates
Correct Answer: 1
Patients receiving narcotics are at risk for constipation. Increasing fiber in the diet will help to reduce this effect. Increasing vitamin D, protein, or carbohydrates is not specifically related to the effects of a narcotic medication.
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