The client asks the nurse which type of laxative is safe for prolonged use. How should the nurse respond?
a. Bulk-forming laxatives
b. Osmotic laxatives
c. Stimulant laxatives
d. Emollient laxatives
a. Bulk-forming laxatives
FEEDBACK:
a. Bulk-forming laxatives, also known as fiber supplements, soften the stool and increase bulk to facilitate defecation.
b. Osmotic laxatives draw water from the tissue into the feces and stimulate evacuation. .
c. Stimulant laxatives increase peristaltic activity with rapid evacuation. .
d. Emollient laxatives promote evacuation by softening and coating the stool for easy passage. .
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