The nurse is caring for a patient receiving palliative care with opioid-induced constipation.Laxative therapy has been unsuccessful in treating this patient.Which PRN medication should the nurse provide to best alleviate this type of constipation?
A) Methylnaltrexone
B) Bisacodyl
C) Mineral oil
D) Docusate
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