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melly21297

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The nurse is preparing to provide the patient with methylcellulose (Citrucel). The patient asks the nurse how this type of laxative works.
 
  The nurse correctly states that this laxative is known as a(n) _________________ laxative and works by __________________.
  a. bulk-forming; functioning as dietary fiber
  b. surfactant; softening the feces
  c. stimulant; stimulating peristalsis
  d. osmotic; retaining water and softening the feces

Question 2

For a patient with which of the following would the nurse withhold a prn order for magnesium hydroxide?
 
  a. Hemorrhoids
  b. Prostatitis
  c. Cirrhosis
  d. Chronic renal failure


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Methylcellulose is a bulk-forming laxative, and its actions and effects are much like those of dietary fiber.
Methylcellulose is not a surfactant, stimulant, or osmotic laxative.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Magnesium can accumulate to toxic levels in patients with renal dysfunction. The nurse should withhold the medication.
Magnesium hydroxide is not contraindicated for patients with hemorrhoids, prostatitis, or cirrhosis.


melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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