When teaching a postpartal patient about the use of mineral oil as a laxative, the nurse will explain that mineral oil
a. does not have serious side effects.
b. is safe to take with other laxatives.
c. may be taken with food.
d. should be mixed with juice or soda.
ANS: D
Mineral oil should be given with fruit juice or soda to disguise the taste. It can be aspirated, causing aspiration pneumonia—a serious side effect. It should not be taken with food and should not be taken with other laxatives.
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