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The nurse is caring for a patient receiving palliative care with opioid-induced constipation. Laxative therapy has been unsuccessful in treating this patient. Which PRN medication should the nurse provide to best alleviate this type of constipation?

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Rationale: Methylnaltrexone, a peripherally acting opioid antagonist, specifically targets opioid-induced constipation without affecting pain relief, ideal for refractory cases.

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