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The nurse receives orders for an opiate pain medication for a client with severe pain. What other order does the nurse anticipate getting?

A.

Fluid restriction by mouth

B.

A low salt diet

C.

A chest x-ray

D.

Stool softener medication

E.

Antidiarrheal medication

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Fluid restriction by mouth is not typically necessary with opioid administration unless other health conditions require it.

 

B. A low salt diet is unrelated to opioid administration unless there are concurrent health issues like hypertension or fluid retention.

 

C. A chest x-ray is not indicated solely due to opioid use.

 

D. Stool softener medication is commonly prescribed alongside opioid medications because opioids frequently cause constipation due to reduced gastrointestinal motility.

 

E. Antidiarrheal medication is not needed, as opioids are more likely to cause constipation rather than diarrhea.


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Explanation

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D. The mitral valve closes with S1, not S2.

E. The pulmonic and tricuspid valves do not correspond with S2.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

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