The home health nurse is caring for a patient with encopresis who was started on mineral oil therapy. The nurse teaches the patient and family that a common adverse effect is what?
A) Nausea
B) Vomiting
C) Leakage
D) Vitamin C deficiency
C
Feedback:
Leakage and staining may be a problem when mineral oil is used and the stool cannot be retained by the external sphincter. Mineral oil does not cause nausea, vomiting, or vitamin C deficiency.
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