A patient prescribed fentanyl is getting out of bed for the first time since surgery. The nurse is most concerned about which side effect of fentanyl?

Explanation

• Although all options are side effects of fentanyl and other opioids, dizziness is the most concerning while ambulating a patient.

• A patient awake enough to ambulate is not at risk for respiratory depression.

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