The client is complaining of not having a bowel movement in 4 days and is having abdominal discomfort. Which intervention should the nurse recommend to the client?
1. Instruct the client to take methylcellulose (Citrucel), a bulk-forming laxative. 2. Encourage the client to make an appointment with the health-care provider. 3. Explain to the client the need to take docusate sodium (Colace), a stool softener. 4. Tell the client to take the lubricant laxative castor oil 2 hours after the next meal.
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