A client realizes that regular use of laxatives has greatly improved his bowel pattern. However, the nurse cautions this client against the prolonged use of laxatives for which reason?
A) The client may develop inflammatory bowel disease.
B) The client may develop arthritis or arthralgia.
C) The client's natural bowel function may become sluggish.
D) The client may lose his appetite.
C
Feedback:
It is essential for the nurse to caution the client against the prolonged use of laxatives because it decreases muscle tone in the large intestine. Prolonged use of laxatives may cause the client's natural bowel function to become sluggish. Laxatives do not increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, or arthralgia, nor do they cause a loss in appetite.
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