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A patient has been taking morphine for 2 weeks and reports to the nurse they are constipated. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate to give to this patient? A patient has been taking morphine for 2 weeks and reports to the nurse they are constipated. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate to give to this patient? "Constipation is not caused by the medication you are taking." "Eat more dairy products, which should help with the constipation you are experiencing." "Opioids may result in constipation, it is important to increase your fiber and fluid intake." "Decrease activity level in order to increase GI motility."

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