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A patient is receiving a narcotic for severe acute pain. Which of the following should the nurse encourage the patient to consume on a greater level due to the pain medication?
1. fiber
2. vitamin D
3. protein
4. carbohydrates
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11 years ago
1 -- Patients receiving narcotics are a risk for constipation. Increasing fiber in the diet will help to decrease this effect. Increasing vitamin D, protein, and carbohydrates is not needed specifically related to the effect of a narcotic medication.
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