The nurse teaches the patient who was prescribed a chemical stimulant laxative that this medication may have either a slow, steady effect or may cause severe cramping and rapid evacuation of the contents of the large intestine
What drug is the nurse teaching this patient about? A) Bismuth salts
B) Bisacodyl
C) Castor oil
D) Cascara
D
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Specifically related to chemical stimulants, cascara, although a reliable agent, may have a either slow, steady action or may cause severe cramping and rapid evacuation of the contents of the large intestine. Bisacodyl and castor oil do not have potential adverse effect. Bismuth salts are an antidiarrheal.
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