A Patient Is on Laxative Therapy

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is on laxative therapy.What important information about this therapy should the nurse provide the patient?

• A)All laxative tablets should be crushed for improved action.
• B)Bisacodyl should be given with water only.
• C)A normal bowel pattern is when a bowel movement occurs daily.
• D)Psyllium (Metamucil preparations) can be mixed in food, such as applesauce, or stirred into fruit juice.

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