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A 68-year-old man with widely disseminated small cell carcinoma which originated in the left lung is in considerable pain. He and his family have expressed their wish for him to die peacefully at home. You suggest opiates for adequate pain relief. Which one of the following side-effects is most likely to be a significant problem in his management?
(A) Respiratory depression
(B) Drowsiness
(C) Nausea
(D) Constipation
(E) Hypotension
A 68-year-old man with widely disseminated small cell carcinoma which originated in the left lung is in considerable pain. He and his family have expressed their wish for him to die peacefully at home. You suggest opiates for adequate pain relief. Which one of the following side-effects is most likely to be a significant problem in his management?
(A) Respiratory depression
(B) Drowsiness
(C) Nausea
(D) Constipation
(E) Hypotension
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