A nurse is administering an opioid medication to a child. Which side effects should the nurse watch for with this classification of medication? Select all that apply
a. Respiratory depression
b. Hepatic damage
c. Constipation
d. Pruritus
e. Gastrointestinal bleeding
A, C, D
The nurse should remember opioids can produce sedation and respiratory depression, in addition to analgesia. Other adverse effects can include constipation, pruritus, nausea, vomiting, cough suppression, and urinary retention. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is associated with hepatic damage and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with gastrointestinal bleeding.
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