A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following abdominal surgery and has a prescription for opioid analgesia. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to help facilitate the client's recovery?

Rationale: A. Provide analgesic medication prior to physical activities: Administering analgesic medication prior to physical activities helps facilitate recovery by minimizing pain, which can encourage the client to engage in necessary activities such as deep breathing, coughing, and ambulation to prevent complications like pneumonia or blood clots. B. Administer naloxone if the client's respiratory rate is greater than 24/min: Naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdose, particularly if the respiratory rate is low (less than 12/min). A respiratory rate greater than 24/min does not require naloxone administration. C. Withhold analgesic medication unless the client reports pain: Withholding analgesics can hinder the client's ability to participate in activities necessary for recovery. Managing pain proactively, rather than reactively, is essential to help the client with early mobilization. D. Inform the client to monitor for loose stools while taking opioid analgesia: Opioids are more likely to cause constipation rather than loose stools. Clients taking opioid analgesia should be informed about the risk of constipation..