Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client at 20 weeks of gestation with a prescription for docusate sodiumA nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and has a new prescription for docusate sodium to treat constipation. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Taking docusate sodium with a full glass of water enhances its effectiveness as a stool softener.