When reviewing a client's history, a nurse determines that the use of laxatives would be contraindicated if the client has a history of which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Chronic hepatitis
B) Type 1 diabetes
C) Acute appendicitis
D) Intestinal obstruction
E) Fecal impaction
Ans: C, D, E
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Laxatives are contraindicated in clients with known hypersensitivity and those with persistent abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or pain of unknown cause or signs of acute appendicitis, fecal impaction, intestinal obstruction, or acute hepatitis.
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