The nurse, preparing a client for a colonoscopy, tells the client, "You will be given a stimulant laxative by mouth to promote peristalsis. You will begin to feel the effects in 6 to ________ hours."
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

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Stimulant laxatives promote peristalsis by irritating the bowel. Their onset of action is 6 to 12 hours (PO) or 1 to 6 hours (rectal).

The Nurse, Preparing a Client for a Colonoscopy, Tells the Client