A patient with terminal cancer is taking high doses of a narcotic for pain. The nurse will teach the patient or family about what common side effect of opioids?

Name: A patient with terminal cancer is taking high doses of a narcotic for pain. The nurse will teach the patient or family about what common side effect of opioids?
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Constipation is a common side effect of opioids due to their binding to opioid receptors in the gastrointestinal tract, which slows down peristalsis and can lead to constipation.

A Patient with Terminal Cancer Is Taking High Doses of a Narcotic