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lunatika · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Patients should be advised not to overuse laxatives, because the smooth muscle in the colon can lose its tone. What condition should the nurse warn the client can occur if this happens?

1. Chronic constipation
2. Chronic diarrhea
3. Chronic nausea
4. Frequent vomiting

Question 2

Which drug produces a bowel movement in 16 hours, and should not be used on a regular basis because of the possibility of fluid and electrolyte depletion?

1. Saline/osmotic laxative
2. Bulk-forming laxative
3. Stimulant laxative
4. Stool softener

amynguyen1221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Patients should be advised not to overuse laxatives, because the smooth muscle in the colon can lose its tone. Chronic constipation is the result.
Rationale 2: Overusing laxatives causes chronic constipation.
Rationale 3: Overusing laxatives causes chronic constipation.
Rationale 4: Overusing laxatives causes chronic constipation.

Global Rationale: Patients should be advised not to overuse laxatives, because the smooth muscle in the colon can lose its tone. Chronic constipation is the result. Overusing laxatives does not lead to chronic diarrhea, chronic nausea, or frequent vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Saline/osmotic laxatives produce a bowel movement in 16 hours, and should not be used on a regular basis because of the possibility of fluid and electrolyte depletion.
Rationale 2:Bulk-forming laxatives are used for the prevention and treatment of chronic constipation.
Rationale 3:Stimulant laxatives are more likely to cause diarrhea and cramping than other laxatives.
Rationale 4:Stool softeners are used to prevent constipation especially in patients who have undergone recent surgery.

Global Rationale: Saline/osmotic laxatives produce a bowel movement in 16 hours, and should not be used on a regular basis because of the possibility of fluid and electrolyte depletion. The description is not accurate for a bulk-forming laxative, a stimulant laxative, or a stool softener.