The nurse is working in a community health clinic. Their client, a male age 35, is seeking advice about the use of laxative medications for the treatment of chronic constipation. Which of the following medications is most likely safest for the client to use in the treatment of this condition?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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The nurse is working in a community health clinic. Their client, a male age 35, is seeking advice about the use of laxative medications for the treatment of chronic constipation. Which of the following medications is  most  likely safest for the client to use in the treatment of this condition? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Psyllium mucilloid, a bulk-forming laxative

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Lactulose, a saline osmotic laxative

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Bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative

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Docusate sodium, a stool softener

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