Patients should be advised not to overuse laxatives, because the smooth muscle in the colon can lose its tone. What condition should the nurse warn the client can occur if this happens?
1. Chronic constipation
2. Chronic diarrhea
3. Chronic nausea
4. Frequent vomiting
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Rationale 1: Patients should be advised not to overuse laxatives, because the smooth muscle in the colon can lose its tone. Chronic constipation is the result.
Rationale 2: Overusing laxatives causes chronic constipation.
Rationale 3: Overusing laxatives causes chronic constipation.
Rationale 4: Overusing laxatives causes chronic constipation.
Global Rationale: Patients should be advised not to overuse laxatives, because the smooth muscle in the colon can lose its tone. Chronic constipation is the result. Overusing laxatives does not lead to chronic diarrhea, chronic nausea, or frequent vomiting.
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