What response shows that patient teaching has NOT been successful for the patient taking a laxative for constipation?
A. "I should have stopped taking this laxative six months ago and talked to my doctor about my continued needs."
B. "I'm grateful there are products like this laxative for my chronic constipation."
C. "Long-term use of laxatives can cause my bowel to rely on laxatives to produce a bowel movement."
Ans: B. "I'm grateful there are products like this laxative for my chronic constipation."
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a. Auscultation of air bolus b. Measurement of pH of the aspirate c. Radiographic image d. Aspirate contents to visually inspect appearance
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