Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is postpartum and is taking docusate sodium to prevent constipationA nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postpartum and is taking docusate sodium to prevent constipation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Taking docusate sodium with a full glass of water aids stool softening, enhancing its effectiveness, unlike daily use (risks dependence), mineral oil (adverse effects), or reduced fiber (counterproductive).