A patient is being discharged with a prescription for oxycodone HCl. Which discharge instructions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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B) Maintaining adequate fluid intake can help prevent constipation, a common side effect of opioids like oxycodone. C) Withholding the medication if respirations are fewer than 12 breaths per minute is important because opioids can depress respiration. E) Using over-the-counter (OTC) medications for constipation is appropriate because opioids often cause constipation.

A Patient Is Being Discharged with a Prescription for Oxycodone