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A 6-year-old child has frequent constipation. The nurse provides teaching after the parent asks the nurse why the provider recommended using laxatives only when needed. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. Children who take laxatives regularly can become dehydrated.
  b. Chronic laxative use can cause electrolyte imbalances.
  c. Frequent use of laxatives can cause diverticulitis.
  d. The normal reflex to defecate can be inhibited with overuse of laxatives.

Question 2

Which condition would cause the nurse to withhold a PRN order for magnesium hydroxide?
 
  a. Chronic renal failure
  b. Cirrhosis
  c. Hemorrhoids
  d. Prostatitis


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pratush dev

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

ANS: C
Laxatives do not cause diverticulitis, although some laxatives can aggravate this condition. Chronic use of laxatives can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances and can suppress the normal defecation reflex.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
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.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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