The nurse is reviewing a client's history and finds that the client uses a laxative that produces its effects by dehydrating local tissues, which causes irritation and increased peristalsis, with consequent evacuation of the fecal mass
Which of the following would this be? Select all that apply.
A) Docusate sodium (Colace)
B) Methylcellulose (Citrucel)
C) Glycerin (Fleet Babylax)
D) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
E) Lactulose (Chronulac)
Ans: C, E
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Hyperosmotic agents, like glycerin (Fleet Babylax) and lactulose (Chronulac), produce their laxative effect by dehydrating local tissues, which causes irritation and increased peristalsis, with consequent evacuation of the fecal mass. Docusate is a stool softener. Methylcellulose is a bulk-forming laxative. Bisacodyl is an irritant laxative.
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