The nurse admits to the clinic a 7-month-old infant whose mother reports that the baby has not had a bowel movement in 6 days. What drug would be appropriate to treat this patient?
A) Cascara (generic)
B) Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
C) Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution (GoLYTELY)
D) Glycerin (Sani-Supp)
D
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Glycerin suppositories are the best choice for infants and young children when constipation is a problem. The other choices are not recommended for infants or children.
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