A Patient Has Been Taking Psyllium (Metamucil) 2 to 3

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking psyllium (Metamucil) 2 to 3 times daily for several days. The patient complains of stomach pain but has not had a stool. What will the nurse do?

• A) Ask the patient to drink a full glass of water.
• B) Give another dose of the psyllium.
• C) Request an order for a bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppository.
• D) Palpate the patient's abdomen and auscultate for bowel sounds.

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