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A patient has been taking psyllium (Metamucil) 2 to 3 times daily for several days. The patient complains of stomach pain but has not had a stool. What will the nurse do?
a. Ask the patient to drink a full glass of water. b. Give another dose of the psyllium. c. Request an order for a bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppository. d. Palpate the patient's abdomen and auscultate for bowel sounds.
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