Which patient (or patients) is reporting symptoms that are most likely to be related to side effects of an opioid pain medication regimen?
1. Patients A and C
2. Patient C only
3. Patients B and D
4. Patient D only
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Rationale 1: Nausea and vomiting are common adverse effects of opioid analgesics, as is constipation.
Rationale 2: Another patient is also experiencing the effects of opioid analgesics.
Rationale 3: Opioids may cause stomach upset, but bruising is not a common side effect of opioid administration.
Rationale 4: Bruising is not a common side effect of opioid administration.
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