The client is scheduled for bowel surgery. What medications are appropriate for the "bowel prep"? Select all that apply.

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Bowel preparation before surgery typically involves using agents that cleanse the bowel. Bisacodyl (Ducolax) and sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospho-Soda) are both used to stimulate bowel movements and empty the bowel. A tap-water enema is also a common method to cleanse the bowel before surgical procedures. Docusate sodium (Colace) is a stool softener, which does not necessarily cleanse the bowel, and glycerin suppositories are typically used to treat occasional constipation, not for comprehensive bowel prep.

The Client Is Scheduled for Bowel Surgery