30. A home care patient with chronic pain is prescribed a long-acting opioid. The patient reports constipation as a significant side effect. What medicinal intervention is most appropriate?
A.
Advise to stop the opioid
B.
Recommend laxatives or stool softeners as prescribed, and increase fiber/fluid intake
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C.
Administer an anti-diarrheal medication
D.
Increase the opioid dose
📖 Additional Information
Advise to stop the opioid
Recommend laxatives or stool softeners as prescribed, and increase fiber/fluid intake
