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The patient requires a laxative and is known to have impaired renal function. Choose the laxative that should be avoided in this patient.
a. Psyllium
b. docusate sodium
c. Bisacodyl
d. magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide specificaly is type of the saline laxative. It is contraindicated in renal impaired client as they can cause dehydration as well as electrolyte loss in the individual . It can lead to high risks for causing magnesium toxicity in the individual . So Option d is wrong answer
Option c is wrong as bisacodyl is a type of laxative that can cause pottasium imbalance as well as dehydration in an individual . So it is contraindicated in aj individual with renal Impairment
. Docusate (sodium), specificaly belong to the emollient laxative and it , should not be used in a client with impaired renal status as it can lead to complications . So option b is wrong
. Psyllium specificaly is a type of the bulk-forming type of laxatives mediation and ; these type of the medication are safe for the patient with renal Impairment .
. It will not cause dehydration in an individual and will only absorbs the liquid in our intestines and will cause the , swelling as well as , forms a very bulky stool that can be passed easily, w
Option a is the answer