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notsponge [240]
1 year ago
14

Nurse is caring for a client who was administered an opioid. the client reports constipation. what is another potential side eff

ect of opioid use?
Social Studies
1 answer:
Stella [2.4K]1 year ago
5 0

Opioid administration may complain about the side effects such as constipation. Other potential side effects include sleepiness and nausea.

Opioids, also called narcotics, are a class of drugs that are prescribed by doctors in cases of persistent and severe pain. They attach to the opioid receptors in the nerve cells of the brain, gut, spinal cord, and other parts of the body. And then they work by blocking the pain signals sent from the body through the spinal cord to the brain.

However, opioids may be very effective to provide relief from intense pain but can be very addictive at times and carry risks. They make your body believe that the medication is necessary for survival and needs to take more of a dose. Thus, resulting in addiction. They may also manifest withdrawal symptoms when discontinued.

Other than constipation, nausea, and sleepiness, other side effects include lowered breathing rate, and hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal gland dysregulation.

To know more about opioids, refer to the following link:

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