A patient who is 2 days post–myocardial infarction has been eating well, ambulating with assistance, and receiving antibiotics and morphine by IV drip. The patient complains of constipation this morning
The nurse assesses the probable cause of the constipation as: 1. inadequate fluid intake.
2. lack of exercise.
3. administration of antibiotics.
4. administration of an analgesic.
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Opioid administration frequently causes constipation. This patient is eating, on IV fluids, and walking. Antibiotics rarely cause constipation.
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