A patient asks about the use of complementary alternative therapies to aid with chronic constipation. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this patient to avoid?
a. Cascara sagrada bark
b. Mineral oil
c. Senna
d. Ginger root
B
Cascara sagrada bark, senna, and ginger root are herbs that have been found helpful in relieving constipation. Mineral oil should not be taken regularly or used as a laxative because it reduces the absorption of fat soluble vitamins and if accidentally aspirated into the lungs, can result in a lipoid pneumonia.
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What will be an ideal response?
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