The Parent of a Child with Cerebral Palsy Reports That

question 8

Multiple Choice

The parent of a child with cerebral palsy reports that the child has pebble-like stools most of the time and seems uncomfortable if several days have passed between stools. The nurse will suggest that the parent discuss which medication with the child's provider?

• A) Bisacodyl [Dulcolax] suppositories
• B) Magnesium citrate
• C) Methylcellulose [Citrucel]
• D) Polyethylene glycol [MiraLax]

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Definitions:

Intrusive Rock

Igneous rock formed from magma that cools and solidifies within the crust of the planet, creating large crystal grains.

Extrusive Rock

Igneous rock that forms on the Earth's surface as lava cools and solidifies.

Igneous Rock

Stone created by magma or lava hardening as it cools.

Viscosity

A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, where fluids with high viscosity flow more slowly than those with low viscosity.