The client is taking an oxycodone-acetaminophen combination (Tylox) at home daily for chronic pain management. What instruction should the nurse give this client?
A. "Avoid taking aspirin or aspirin-containing products while you are on this medi-cation."
B. "Weigh yourself daily to determine if you are retaining sodium or water."
C. "Drink plenty of water and eat foods high in fiber to reduce constipation."
D. "Stop this medication after 3 days."
C
Opioid agonists, like oxycodone, act on systemic as well as neural opioid receptors and decrease gastrointestinal motility. Constipation is common and can be an aggravating problem.
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