Which instruction is most appropriate for a client who is receiving a bulk-forming laxative?
1. Take with at least two full glasses of water
2. Exercise more than three times a week
3. Increase food intake
4. Decrease water intake
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Rationale 1: The client should be instructed to take bulk-forming laxatives with at least two full glasses of water because this aids in forming larger stools.
Rationale 2:The nurse should encourage more exercise but this is not prescriptive.
Rationale 3:The client should increase intake of foods rich in fiber including fruits and vegetables, bran cereals, and whole-grain breads.
Rationale 4: The client should take bulk-forming laxativeswith two full glasses of water.
Global Rationale: The client should be instructed to take bulk-forming laxatives with at least two full glasses of water because this aids in forming larger stools. The client should increase intake of foods rich in fiber including fruits and vegetables, bran cereals, and whole-grain breads.
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