The history of a 70-year-old female indicates that she has been taking laxatives daily for years. Which of her following complaints may be a result of this laxative abuse?
A) Nausea
B) Peptic ulcers
C) Anorexia
D) Dehydration
D
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The safe use of laxatives should be emphasized to prevent laxative abuse. The patient should be aware that diarrhea resulting from laxative abuse may cause dehydration, a serious threat to life. Nausea, ulcers, and anorexia are not noted to be as closely associated with laxative abuse.
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