When using pharmacologic aids to assist with bowel training, which aid would the nurse anticipate to be used first?
A) A mineral oil enema
B) A glycerin suppository
C) A bisacodyl suppository
D) Prune juice
B
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When using a pharmacologic aid, the nurse would anticipate using the mildest form first beginning with a glycerin suppository. Glycerin suppositories provide gentle, timely, and effective relief. The glycerin suppository lubricates, irritates, and softens the fecal matter. A mineral oil enema is instilled higher in the bowel and coats the stool and stimulates the bowel. Prune juice is a fruit juice and not a pharmacological aid.
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