Which drug produces a bowel movement in 1–6 hours, and should not be used on a regular basis because of the possibility of fluid and electrolyte depletion?
1. Saline/osmotic laxative
2. Bulk-forming laxative
3. Stimulant laxative
4. Stool softener
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Saline/osmotic laxatives produce a bowel movement in 1–6 hours, and should not be used on a regular basis because of the possibility of fluid and electrolyte depletion.
Rationale 2: This does not describe a bulk-forming laxative.
Rationale 3: This does not describe a stimulant laxative.
Rationale 4: This does not describe a stool softener.
Global Rationale: Saline/osmotic laxative produce a bowel movement in 1—6 hours, and should not be used on a regular basis because of the possibility of fluid and electrolyte depletion. The description is not accurate for a bulk-forming laxative, a stimulant laxative, or a stool softener.
You might also like to view...
The nurse admits a patient who is scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning
The nursing admission assessment indicates that the patient is mildly anxious about the procedure, does not drink alcohol or smoke, is married with two children, and is allergic to kiwi, avocados, and penicillin. The nurse identifies the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient as: a. Fear b. Anxiety c. Risk for Latex Allergy Response d. Ineffective Airway Clearance
The nurse manager is aware that several patients will be admitted to the unit today. Today's staff includes three registered nurses, two licensed practical nurses, and three unlicensed nursing assistants
Who should the manager expect to assess and document the admitted patient's nursing needs? 1. The nursing assistant 2. The admitting physician 3. A registered nurse 4. A licensed practical or vocational nurse
Which vitamin deficiency may result in night blindness?
A. vitamin A B. vitamin C C. vitamin D D. vitamin B1
A 72-year-old patient is in a long-term care facility after having had a cerebrovascular accident. The patient is noncommunicative, enteral feedings are not being absorbed, and respirations are becoming laboured
Which of the stages of the general adaptation syndrome is the patient experiencing? a. Resistance stage b. Exhaustion stage c. Reflex pain response d. Alarm reaction