A Patient Is Concerned About Intermittent Constipation and Is Confused

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient is concerned about intermittent constipation and is confused about all the laxatives that are available.One of the laxatives that the patient has used in the past was mineral oil.The nurse explains that this type of laxative is an example of a(n) _____ laxative.

• A) stimulant
• B) osmotic agent
• C) emollient
• D) lubricant

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