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A Patient Wants to Prevent Problems with Constipation and Asks

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A patient wants to prevent problems with constipation and asks the nurse for advice about which type of laxative is safe to use for this purpose. Which class of laxative is considered safe to use on a long-term basis?


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Physiological

Related to the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.

Temporary

Something not permanent or lasting only for a limited period of time.

Nomothetic Laws

General principles or laws that apply to a wide range of individuals or phenomena, often used in psychology to identify universal traits or behaviors.

Idiographic Laws

Principles or laws that explain the unique, individual characteristics that distinguish one person from another, as opposed to nomothetic laws which seek universal principles applicable to all.

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