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    Docusate is A stool softener Used as an enema to stoften fecal impaction. It may also promote electrolyte and water secretion into the colon. Long-term therapy may cause electrolytes imbalance and dependence. Encourage patients to use other forms of bowel regulation, such as increasing bulk in the diet, increasing fluid intake (6-8 full glasses / day) and increasing mobility.

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    Docusate is A stool softener Used as an enema to stoften fecal impaction. It may also promote electrolyte and water secretion into the colon. Long-term therapy may cause electrolytes imbalance and dependence. Encourage patients to use other forms of bowel regulation, such as increasing bulk in the diet, increasing fluid intake (6-8 full glasses / day) and increasing mobility.

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    Dulcolax Stool Softener

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    Docusate is A stool softener Used as an enema to stoften fecal impaction. It may also promote electrolyte and water secretion into the colon. Long-term therapy may cause electrolytes imbalance and dependence. Encourage patients to use other forms of bowel regulation, such as increasing bulk in the diet, increasing fluid intake (6-8 full glasses / day) and increasing mobility.

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    NURS 1556 Clinical Medications Worksheets

    (You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    docusate Dulcolax Laxatives, stool 1 Rect. Q D PRN
    sodium Stool Softener softeners
    Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or
    Unknown 2-15 min Unknown solutions

    Mechanism of action and indications (Why med ordered) Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
    Constipation, Prevention of constipation, Used as enema Contraindications/warnings/interactions -
    to stoften fecal impaction. Promotes incorporation of Hypersensitivity. Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting,
    water into stool, resulting in softer fecal mass. May also especially when associated with fever or other signs of an
    promote electrolyte and water secretion into stool, acute abdomen. Excessive or prolonged use may lead to
    resulting in softer fecal mass. May also promote dependence.
    electrolyte and water secretion into the colon. Softening Common side effects - Mild cramps, throat irritation,
    and passage of stool. rashes

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    medicines (ask patient specifically) - None known.
    None significant.
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    medication - For short-term therapy. Long-term therapy
    may cause electrolyte imbalance and dependence.
    Encourage patients to use other forms of bowel
    regulation, such as increasing bulk in the diet, increasing
    fluid intake (6-8 full glasses/day), and increasing
    mobility. Normal bowel habits are variable and may vary
    from 3 times/day to 3 times/wk. Instruct patients with
    cardiac disease to avoid straining during bowel
    movements (Valsalva maneuver). Advise patient not to
    use laxatives when abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or
    fever is present. Advise patient not to take docusate
    within 2 hr of other laxatives.
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Why would you hold or Evaluation Check after
    (Pre-administration assessment) - Assess for not give this med? - When abdominal giving - A soft, formed
    abdominal distention, presence of bowel pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever is bowel movement. Rectal
    sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function, present or when client is not dose forms produce results
    Assess color, consistency, and amount of stool constipated. within 2-15 min.
    produced.

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