The opioid Vicodin (acetaminophen/hydrocodone) is prescribed for a patient who has had surgery. The nurse informs the patient that which common adverse effects can occur with this medication?

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Constipation (not diarrhea), lightheadedness (not nervousness), urinary retention, and itching are some of the common adverse effects that the patient may experience while taking opioids such as Vicodin.

The Opioid Vicodin (Acetaminophen/hydrocodone) Is Prescribed for a Patient Who