The client is scheduled for bowel surgery. What medications are appropriate for cleansing the bowel, or "bowel prep," prior to this procedure?
1. Docusate sodium (Colace)
2. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
3. Methylcellulose (Citrucel)
4. Sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospho-Soda)
5. Mineral oil
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Rationale 1: Docusate sodium (Colace) is a stool softener and is not appropriate for a "bowel prep."
Rationale 2: Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stimulant laxative and appropriate for a "bowel prep."
Rationale 3: Methylcellulose (Citrucel) is a bulk-forming laxative and is not appropriate for a "bowel prep."
Rationale 4: Sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospho-Soda) is an osmotic saline laxative and appropriate for a "bowel prep."
Rationale 5: Mineral oil is not appropriate for a "bowel prep."
Global Rationale: Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stimulant laxative and appropriate for a "bowel prep." Sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospho-Soda) is an osmotic saline laxative and appropriate for a "bowel prep." Docusate sodium (Colace) is a stool softener and is not appropriate for a "bowel prep." Methylcellulose (Citrucel) is a bulk-forming laxative and is not appropriate for a "bowel prep." Mineral oil is not appropriate for a "bowel prep."
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