A nurse assesses a client for common adverse reactions of opioids. Which of the following would the nurse identify? Select all that apply
A) Respiratory depression
B) Diarrhea
C) Mydriasis
D) Constipation
E) Miosis
Ans: A, D, E
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Respiratory depression, miosis, and constipation are examples of common adverse reactions seen with the use of opioids.
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