The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing constipation. Which type of laxative can be taken prophylactically to prevent constipation?
1. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
2. Psyllium muciloid (Metamucil)
3. Castor oil (Emulsoil)
4. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
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Rationale 1: Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stimulant-type laxative, and can cause cramping.
Rationale 2: Psyllium muciloid (Metamucil) is a bulk-forming laxative, and is used to prevent constipation.
Rationale 3: Castor oil (Emulsoil) is a stimulant-type laxative that irritates the bowel and increases peristalsis.
Rationale 4: Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) is a saline-type laxative that causes stool to be watery.
Global Rationale: Psyllium muciloid (Metamucil) is a bulk-forming laxative, and is used to prevent constipation. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stimulant-type laxative, and can cause cramping. Castor oil (Emulsoil) is a stimulant-type laxative that irritates the bowel and increases peristalsis. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) is a saline-type laxative that causes stool to be watery.
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