The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client prescribed an opioid medication. What should the nurse suggest to decrease the risk of constipation with this medication?
1. Take an antihistamine three times per day.
2. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water per day.
3. Assess respiratory rate before taking medication.
4. Assess heart rate before taking medication.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Antihistamines do not prevent constipation.
Rationale 2: Increasing fluid intake can help prevent constipation.
Rationale 3: Assessing respiratory rate will not help prevent constipation.
Rationale 4: Assessing heart rate will not impact the development of constipation.
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