The nurse has admitted a patient to the unit who has been experiencing bowel problems. The patient is to receive a bowel preparation for a radiologic procedure. The nurse would anticipate administration of which of the following medications?
a. Psyllium (Metamucil)
b. Docusate sodium (Colace)
c. Castor oil
d. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
C
Castor oil is the only laxative listed that is indicated for bowel preparation for radiologic proce-dures.
Psyllium, docusate sodium, and bisacodyl are not indicated for bowel preparation for radiologic procedures.
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