Patrick is a 10-year-old patient who presents with uncomfortable constipation. Along with diet changes, a laxative is ordered to provide more rapid relief of constipation. An appropriate choice of medication for a 10-year-old child would be:
A) PEG 3350 (Miralax)
B) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppository
C) Docusate (Colace) suppository
D) Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution
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