Practice Question
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who takes opioid pain medication and has a new prescription for docusate sodium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"It might take up to 3 days for the medication to work."
Rationale:
- Docusate sodium is a stool softener that works by drawing water into the stool.
- It is not an immediate-acting laxative and may take 1–3 days to produce results.
- It should not be used for diarrhea or with mineral oil, and a full glass of water—not just 4 oz—is recommended.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4
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