A client who is taking an oral narcotic for pain relief tells the nurse he is constipated. What is this common response to narcotics called?

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Constipation is a common adverse effect of narcotics, which slows down gastrointestinal motility, leading to constipation. Therapeutic effect refers to the desired effect of a medication, toxic effect is a harmful and potentially life-threatening effect of medication, and an idiosyncratic effect is an unusual or unexpected response to a medication.

A Client Who Is Taking an Oral Narcotic for Pain