A client has been prescribed opioid analgesics. The client asks the nurse how long before the sedation will subside. Which is the best response from the nurse?

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The sedative effects of opioid analgesics typically decrease as the body adjusts to the medication, usually within 24 to 48 hours. This timeframe allows for most patients to experience a reduction in the initial sedation caused by opioids as tolerance to this side effect develops.

A Client Has Been Prescribed Opioid Analgesics