The patient had surgery 2 days ago and bowel motility has not returned. What drug might the nurse administer to stimulate the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
A) Dexpanthenol
B) Docusate
C) Psyllium (Metamucil)
D) Senna
A
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Dexpanthenol is indicated for the prevention of intestinal atony or loss of intestinal muscle tone in postoperative adults. Docusate, psyllium, and senna are laxatives that would not be indicated for the postoperative patient with no bowel activity.
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