Asked by Lauren Singer on Apr 28, 2024
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The nurse is providing discharge instructions to Mr.Charles,who was started on a fentanyl citrate skin patch.Which of the following measures can be used to decrease the risk of constipation?
A) Take an antihistamine three times per day
B) Drink six to eight glasses of water per day
C) Assess respiratory rate before taking medication
D) Assess dietary intake before taking medication
Fentanyl Citrate
Fentanyl Citrate is a potent synthetic opioid used in pain management, often administered for its analgesic and anesthetic effects.
Constipation
Passage of small, dry, hard stool or passage of no stool for an abnormally long time.
Skin Patch
A small adhesive patch applied to the skin to deliver medication or other treatments directly through the dermis.
- Understand the pharmacological interventions for pain and their side effects.
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CM
Carmel MukundaMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Increasing fluid intake can help prevent constipation, which is a common side effect of opioids such as fentanyl. Antihistamines have no effect on constipation, and assessing respiratory rate and dietary intake are important, but not specifically related to preventing constipation.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the pharmacological interventions for pain and their side effects.