The nurse is assessing a patient taking lactulose to treat chronic constipation. Which adverse effect should the nurse immediately report to the health care provider?
a. Nausea
b. Abdominal spasms
c. Flatulence
d. Abdominal tenderness
ANS: D
Abdominal tenderness is considered a serious adverse effect and can indicate acute abdomen. Nausea, abdominal spasms, and flatulence are common adverse effects.
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The consequence of an intervention or treatment is known as a(n) ____
a. Achieved benefit b. Benchmark c. Expected response d. Outcome
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