Answer to Question 1
Ans: A
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The nurse should administer the drug with adequate fluid intake to avoid obstruction of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon in a client with intestinal stenosis. Mineral oil is given to the client as a laxative on an empty stomach in the evening. The nurse should provide foods high in bulk or roughage to avoid constipation in a client receiving laxatives. The nurse administers a laxative with an unpleasant or salty taste after chilling it to disguise its taste.
Answer to Question 2
Ans: B
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The nurse should monitor for pink-red, red-violet, red-brown, yellow-brown, or black discoloration of urine after administration of cascara sagrada to the client. Reduced sperm count is the adverse effect of sulfasalazine. Abdominal pain and cramping are the adverse effects of olsalazine. Cascara sagrada does not cause a sudden increase in the weight of the client.