A Patient Who Has a History of Chronic Constipation Uses

A patient who has a history of chronic constipation uses a bulk laxative to prevent episodes of acute constipation.The patient reports having an increased frequency of episodes.The primary care NP should recommend:

A) adding docusate sodium (Colace) .
B) polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX) and bisacodyl (Dulcolax) .
C) lactulose (Chronulac) and polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX) .
D) adding nonpharmacologic measures such as biofeedback.

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