Codeine sulfate is prescribed for a client with severe back pain. Which parameters does the nurse monitor while the client is taking this medication?
a. Volume of urine output
b. Strength of peripheral pulses
c. Ability to move the extremities
d. Frequency of bowel movements
e. Color, motion, and sensation of extremities
Answer:
a. Volume of urine output
d. Frequency of bowel movements
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