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.