[Solved]: A nurse in a providers office is caring for a…

A nurse in a providers office is caring for a client who has a new prescription for an opioid analgesic. The client states that they are concerned about developing constipation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Encourage the client to increase their fluid intake while taking opioids. Identify the client’s usual bowel elimination pattern. Request a prescription for a stool softener from the provider. Instruct the client to keep a record of their bowel movements