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A Female Patient Who Is Underweight Tells the Primary Care

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A female patient who is underweight tells the primary care NP that she has been using bisacodyl (Dulcolax) daily for several years.The NP should:


A) prescribe docusate sodium (Colace) and decrease bisacodyl gradually.
B) suggest she use polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX) on a daily basis instead.
C) tell her that long-term use of suppositories is safer than long-term laxative use.
D) counsel the patient to discontinue the laxative and increase fluid and fiber intake.

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