A patient with cancer is started on morphine for excruciating pain. Which diagnosis should the nurse add to the patient's care plan?

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Morphine and other opioids commonly cause constipation due to their effects on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to decreased gut motility. Therefore, patients starting on morphine should be assessed for the risk of developing constipation.

A Patient with Cancer Is Started on Morphine for Excruciating