The nurse is caring for a patient receiving palliative care with opioid-induced constipation. Laxative therapy has been unsuccessful in treating this patient. Which PRN medication should the nurse provide to best alleviate this type of constipation?
a. Methylnaltrexone
b. Bisacodyl
c. Mineral oil
d. Docusate
ANS: A
Methylnaltrexone is used for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients with advanced illness who are receiving palliative care when their response to laxative therapy has not been adequate. Bisacodyl, mineral oil, and docusate are not the treatment of choice for this situation.
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