The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed opioid treatment. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the education?
A. "I will make sure I take stool softeners."
B. "I will use a laxative if I need to."
C. "I will increase my fluid intake."
D. "I will increase my physical activity."
Answer: C
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1. Use standard precautions. 2. Provide information for the family to receive the Hepatitis A and B vaccines. 3. Schedule immunizations. 4. Teach proper nutrition to attempt to keep the body as nourished as possible.