When Teaching a Postpartal Patient About the Use of Mineral

question 15

Multiple Choice

When teaching a postpartal patient about the use of mineral oil as a laxative,the nurse will explain that mineral oil

• A) does not have serious side effects.
• B) is safe to take with other laxatives.
• C) may be taken with food.
• D) should be mixed with juice or soda.

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