A Patient Reports Taking an Over-The-Counter Laxative for Constipation Daily

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient reports taking an over-the-counter laxative for constipation daily for the past 3 weeks.What is your best action?

• A) Remind the patient about the importance of adequate fluid intake and exercise to prevent constipation.
• B) Instruct the patient that these drugs should not be used for more than a week without consulting the prescriber.
• C) Ask the patient about usual fluid intake,urinary and bowel habits,and have the patient describe the nature of his or her stools.
• D) Contact the prescriber about an order for a stronger laxative because the one the patient is taking is not working.

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