The nurse administers a cathartic to a patient.The nurse determines that the cathartic has had a therapeutic effect when what happens?

Name: The nurse administers a cathartic to a patient.The nurse determines that the cathartic has had a therapeutic effect when what happens?
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A cathartic is a laxative that stimulates a bowel movement.It would be considered effective if the patient experiences a bowel movement.The other options are not outcomes of administration of a cathartic.

The Nurse Administers a Cathartic to a Patient