During a health history,the nurse learns that a patient uses laxatives every day to ensure a bowel movement.What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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Chronic laxative use should be discontinued.Bulk-forming agents such as psyllium (Metamucil)or stool softeners such as docusate sodium (Colace)should be used instead of laxatives.Enemas and rectal suppositories are used only in extreme cases and are discontinued when an acute episode is resolved.Methylnaltrexone (Relistor)given subcutaneously treats opioid-induced constipation for patients receiving palliative care when other laxatives have not been effective.It does not treat other forms of constipation.

During a Health History,the Nurse Learns That a Patient Uses