When Lactulose (Cephulac) 30 Ml QID Is Ordered for a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

When lactulose (Cephulac) 30 ml QID is ordered for a patient with advanced cirrhosis, the patient complains that it causes diarrhea. The nurse explains to the patient that it is still important to take the drug because the lactulose will

• A) promote fluid loss.
• B) prevent constipation.
• C) prevent gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.
• D) improve nervous system function.

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