The Patient Is Receiving Antipsychotic Medications and Tells the Nurse

The patient is receiving antipsychotic medications and tells the nurse he has not had a bowel movement for 2 days. What is the best initial action of the nurse?

A) Hold the medication until the patient has a bowel movement.
B) Have the patient drink prune juice and additional fluids.
C) Contact the physician for an order for a Fleet Enema.
D) Contact the physician for an order for a stool softener.