The nurse administers a cathartic to a patient. The nurse determines that the cathartic has had a therapeutic effect when the patient
a. Has a decreased level of anxiety.
b. Experiences pain relief.
c. Has a bowel movement.
d. Passes flatulence.
C
A cathartic is a laxative that stimulates a bowel movement. It would be effective if the patient experiences a bowel movement. The other options are not outcomes of administration of a cathartic.
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True False
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).