The best indication of the effectiveness of a laxative taken by a client would be which of the following statements by the client?
a. "I took my laxative with a glass of water."
b. "I had my last diarrhea stool yesterday."
c. "I have been passing a lot of gas, but haven't moved my bowels yet."
d. "I feel so much better since I took that laxative."
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This just says the client took the laxative.
B Incorrect: This does not relate to the client taking a laxative.
C Correct: This is the most indicative of the action of the laxative and evaluating its effectiveness.
D Incorrect: This does not indicate effectiveness of the laxative.
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