Several Hospitalized Clients Have an Order for a Laxative as Needed

question 10

Multiple Choice

Several hospitalized clients have an order for a laxative as needed for constipation.To which client would the nurse expect to administer a laxative?

• A)A client who had a bowel movement yesterday and one the day before but not yet today
• B)A client who has not had a bowel movement in 4 days
• C)A client who did not have a bowel movement today,but had one yesterday
• D)A client who has daily bowel movements that are formed

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Impossibility of Performance

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