A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)sees a Patient Who Is

A primary care nurse practitioner (NP) sees a patient who is concerned about constipation.The NP learns that the patient has three to four bowel movements per week with occasional hard stools but no straining with defecation.The NP should recommend:

A) increased intake of fluids and fiber.
B) docusate sodium (Colace) as needed.
C) psyllium (Metamucil) on a daily basis.
D) polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX) as needed.

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