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BRWH

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse understands that saline laxatives work by:
 
  a. increasing the motility of the GI tract through irritation.
  b. softening the fecal mass.
  c. lubricating the intestinal lining, facilitating passage of the stool.
  d. increasing fluid in the stool by osmosis.

Question 2

A client with cardiovascular disease is prescribed a laxative. Which of the following prescriptions would the nurse question for this client?
 
  a. bisacodyl tabs 2 c. mineral oil 30 mL
  b. magnesium citrate 240 mL d. senna 15 mL


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tandmlomax84

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is not an action of saline laxatives.
B Incorrect: This is not an action of saline laxatives.
C Incorrect: This is not an action of saline laxatives.
D Correct: Saline laxatives work by increasing fluid in the stool by osmosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This would not be contraindicated in this client.
B Correct: Saline laxatives are contraindicated in clients with cardiovascular disease.
C Incorrect: This would not be contraindicated in this client.
D Incorrect: This would not be contraindicated in this client.


BRWH

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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