A pregnant woman experiences constipation. The nurse anticipates that which laxative may be used first after activity and dietary methods are unsuccessful?
a. Mineral oil
b. Psyllium (Metamucil)
c. Lactulose
d. Milk of magnesia
ANS: B
Bulk-forming laxatives, like Metamucil, should be tried first because they are not systemically absorbed.
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