The nurse is preparing to administer methylnaltrexone (Relistor) ,a peripherally acting opioid antagonist.This drug is appropriate for which patient?
A) A patient with diarrhea
B) A terminally ill patient who has opioid-induced constipation
C) A patient who is scheduled for a colonoscopy
D) A patient who will be having colon surgery in the morning
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