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What are the key nursing observations needed for a patient receiving opioids frequently?
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Respiratory rate, bowel movement record and pain assessment and score.
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Checking the patent is not addicted by looking at their blood pressure.
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Lung function tests, oxygen saturations and addiction levels
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Daily completion of a Bristol stool chart, urinalysis, and a record of the frequency with which the patient reports breakthrough pain
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