The client is scheduled for bowel surgery. What medications are appropriate for the cleansing the bowel "bowel prep" prior to this procedure?
1. Docusate sodium (Colace)
2. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
3. Methylcellulose (Citrucel)
4. Sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospho-Soda)
5. Mineral oil
Correct Answer: 2,4
Rationale 1: Docusate sodium (Colace) is a stool softener, and is not appropriate for a "bowel prep."
Rationale 2: Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stimulant laxative and appropriate for a "bowel prep."
Rationale 3: Methylcellulose (Citrucel) is a bulk forming laxative and is not appropriate for a "bowel prep."
Rationale 4: Sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospho-Soda) is an osmotic saline laxative and appropriate for a "bowel prep."
Rationale 5: Mineral oil is not appropriate for a "bowel prep."
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