The nurse is caring for a client with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).Which drugs would most likely be used to treat this disorder?

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Antispasmodics are commonly used to relieve abdominal pain and cramping in IBS. Saline cathartics are used for constipation, which is not always a symptom in IBS. Sulfasalazine is used for inflammatory bowel disease, which is a separate condition from IBS. Immunosuppressive agents are not typically used to treat IBS.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Irritable Bowel