Your patient has been taking opioids for an extended amount of time due to their chronic pain, and now need a larger dose needed for the same therapeutic response. What patient education would you give to this patient in anticipation that they will develop no tolerance to some symptoms these medications may cause?
a. "Make sure to take this on an empty stomach and limit your fluid intake to 1000 mL per day."
b. "It is important to call your doctor if a friend reports that your respirations are less an 10 per minute."
c. "It is important to drink plenty of fluids and possibly take stool softeners. Also, make sure your bedroom is a safe environment at night to prevent falling and use a nightlight."