Mr. Gary took an opioid narcotic analgesic to relieve his pain. Which of the following is a common side effect that you should expect?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Opioid narcotic analgesics, like Mr. Gary took, commonly cause constipation (C) by slowing gut motility, per pharmacology. Diarrhea (A) is opposite, tachycardia (B) and hypertension (D) less typical opioids often slow heart rate, lower BP. Constipation's prevalence in opioid use (e.g., morphine) makes C the expected side effect, aligning with clinical observations.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Algor mortis is cooling of the body after death (A), per post-mortem changes temp drops to ambient. Stiffening (B) is rigor, discoloration (C) livor, shrinking (D) not standard. A best defines algor mortis, making it correct.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Discussing Mr. Gary's condition with another client (C) violates confidentiality breaching privacy, per ethics/HIPAA. Family (A) and team (B) are permissible, client himself (D) is direct care. C's unauthorized disclosure makes it the violation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Admitting a med error and reporting is accountability (A) taking responsibility, per ethics. Malpractice (B) and negligence (C) define the error, fidelity (D) promises. A reflects ownership, making it correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Risk factors can be modified (A, e.g., smoking), inherent (C, e.g., genetics), like smoking (D) 'always leads to disease' (B) isn't true, they increase likelihood, not certainty. B's absolute fails, making it untrue.