The client takes diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) for diarrhea. The client asks the nurse why he does not experience pain relief since this drug is an opioid. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "This drug is not an opioid; did your doctor tell you that?"
2. "You would really have to take a lot to experience pain relief."
3. "It does provide some relief from the pain associated with diarrhea."
4. "Because this opioid does not have analgesic properties."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) is an opioid.
Rationale 2: The amount of diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) is not the issue; this opioid does not have analgesic properties.
Rationale 3: Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) does not have analgesic properties, and will not provide any pain relief associated with diarrhea.
Rationale 4: Unlike most opioids, diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) does not have analgesic properties.
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