Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who reports taking bisacodyl daily. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Excessive bisacodyl use can lead to rectal irritation, fluid loss, and electrolyte imbalance, unlike the incorrect notions of daily bowel necessity, fiber reduction, or mucosal tears as primary concerns.