A patient has been administered an opioid. For which of the following effects should the patient be assessed?
A) Oliguria
B) Decreased level of consciousness
C) Edema
D) Tachycardia
B
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Opioids will produce decreased LOC. Oliguria is not a result of the administration of an opioid. Edema is not a result of the administration of an opioid. Tachycardia is not a result of the administration of an opioid.
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