Week_7 Answer

American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses
December 6, 2021
Please write a comment base in these answers. At least 130 words. Academic References in each. Write both comment in the same paper in APA Format. Thanks.
December 6, 2021

Below is my initial post. Please read teacher’s comment right below the line and answer her question and support your answer with two journals as instructed.

Generic Name:  docusate sodium       Trade Name: Colace   

Therapeutic class: laxatives                                Pharmacologic class stool softeners 

Actions: Reduces surface tension of the oil-water interface of the stool. 

Therapeutic effects: Advances fuse of water into stool, bringing about milder fecal mass, may likewise advance electrolyte and water emission into the colon

Dose Prescribed: 

Onset/Peak/Duration: PO    Onset: 24-48 hr. Peak: unknown Duration: unknown

NmL Dose: 50-500 mg once daily

Indications:  Prevention of constipation

Reason Client is prescribed: 

Common Side Effects: Mild cramps

Drug-Drug/Food Interactions or compatibility problems: Touchiness, Stomach agony, sickness, or regurgitating, particularly when related with fever or different indications of an intense belly. Nursing Considerations: Over the top or delayed utilize may prompt reliance. Long haul treatment may cause electrolyte awkwardness and reliance.

References

Engel, H O. (2013). A treatment for constipation.

Docusate sodium. (January 01, 2015). Nursing Times, 101, 13, 29. 

Hillier, K. (January 01, 2014). Docusate Sodium. 

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This patient tried and failed Miralax medication for IBS-Constipation. Docusate sodium is too weak of a medication for this patient. 

Have you considered Linaclotide 145 mcg po daily ?

Please research LInaclotide and look for 2 articles. 

Thanks.

 
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