A patient is receiving opioids for pain. Which bowel assessment is a priority?
a. Clostridium difficile
b. Constipation
c. Hemorrhoids
d. Diarrhea
ANS: B
Patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. C. difficile occurs from antibiotics, not opioids. Hemorrhoids are caused by conditions other than opioids. Diarrhea does not occur as frequently as constipation.
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