The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving epidural morphine. Which of the following information obtained by the nurse indicates that the client may be experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?

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Urinary retention is a common adverse effect of epidural opioids. Headache is not an anticipated adverse effect of morphine, although if there is a cerebro-spinal fluid leak, the client may develop a "spinal" headache. Sedation (rather than restlessness or agitation) would be a possible adverse effect. Hypotonic bowel sounds and constipation (rather than abdominal cramping) are concerns.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Receiving