A nurse in an outpatient clinic is teaching a client who has a new prescription for oxycodone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. "You should take a stool softener while taking this medication.": Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic that can cause constipation as a common side effect. Taking a stool softener or laxative is a recommended strategy to manage this side effect and prevent discomfort from constipation. B. "You should take this medication on an empty stomach.": Oxycodone can be taken with or without food. It is not necessary to take it on an empty stomach, and doing so might increase the risk of gastrointestinal upset. C. "You might urinate more frequently while taking this medication.": Opioids like oxycodone typically do not cause increased urination. In fact, they can sometimes cause urinary retention or difficulty urinating, so this is an unlikely side effect. D. "You should minimize exposure to sunlight while taking this medication.": This is not a common recommendation for oxycodone. While certain medications may increase sensitivity to sunlight, oxycodone does not typically cause this issue. The main concerns with opioids are sedation and constipation.