When administering narcotics to clients, the nurse must monitor for which of the following side effects?
A) Diarrhea
B) Bleeding
C) Sleep deprivation
D) Constipation
D
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Morphine and other opiates delay stomach emptying and slow peristalsis. They can be used to treat severe diarrhea or for surgical interventions involving the intestines. However, this slowed peristalsis can also cause constipation (a very common side effect), abdominal pain, and distention.
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