A postoperative client is being discharged with a prescription for oxycodone hydrochloride with acetaminophen (Percocet).What instructions does the nurse give the client? (Select all that apply.)

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Percocet is a common opioid analgesic that contains acetaminophen.The client should be taught to check all over-the-counter medications for acetaminophen and to not take more than the prescribed amount of Percocet,as the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen is 3000 mg.Percocet,like all opioid analgesics,can cause constipation,and the client can minimize this by eating a high-fiber diet and drinking plenty of water.Since Percocet can cause drowsiness,the client taking it should not drive or operate machinery.The medication is more likely to cause constipation than diarrhea.

A Postoperative Client Is Being Discharged with a Prescription for Oxycodone