The client taking the combination medication hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Vicodin), a narcotic analgesic, calls the clinic and tells the nurse, “I have not had a bowel movement in more than 3 days.”...

The client taking the combination medication hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Vicodin), a narcotic analgesic, calls the clinic and tells the nurse, “I have not had a bowel movement in more than 3 days.” Which statement is the nurse’s best response?

1. “This medication causes constipation. You need to increase your fluid intake.”

2. “Have you been taking the stool softeners that I told you to take along with Vicodin?”

3. “You should go to the emergency department so that you can see a doctor.”

4. “You should take a laxative, and if you do not have a BM within 24 hours, call me.”