During preoperative teaching, a nurse explains the side effe…

During preoperative teaching, a nurse explains the side effects of synthetic opioids to a client who will receive fentanyl as part of general anesthesia. Which of the following side effects should the nurse emphasize as a common reaction to synthetic opioids that the client should be aware of?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a persistent, productiv…

A nurse is caring for a patient with a persistent, productive cough with thick secretions. The provider orders codeine 30 mg PO every 6 hours as needed. The patient’s respiratory rate is 10/min, and they have recently received opioids for a fracture. What is the most appropriate nursing action?