A health care provider orders magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) for a client with constipation,
A health care provider orders magnesium hydroxide (Milk of
Magnesia) for a client with constipation, secondary to postoperative opioid
use. Before administering the drug, the nurse would assess:
1. Blood pressure.
2. Dosage of the opioid drug prescribed.
3. The clients ability to ambulate to the bathroom.
4. Bowel sounds.