Which action is most important for the nurse to perform after giving a patient bisacodyl (Dulcolax)?
a. Comparing daily urine output with fluid intake
b. Assessing pulse rate and regularity every 4 hours
c. Ensuring that the patient complies with a low-sodium diet
d. Testing the patient's blood glucose level at least every shift
B
Bisacodyl may cause hypokalemia, which can lead to life-threatening dysrhythmias. Serum elec-trolytes may not have been ordered. Checking pulse regularity can help recognize new or wor-sening dysrhythmias.
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