Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using bulk laxatives as follows: Bulk laxatives absorb water and swell in the intestines, giving rise to an unpleasant bloating sensation, abdominal discomfort, and flatulence. If these unpleasant symptoms are too bothersome, change in plan could be made by trying other laxatives. Bulk forming laxatives need large amount of water to be able to form bulk, which stimulate the bowels to move. So, these laxatives are [...]

Patient was educated on the contraindication for using bulk laxatives as follows: Esophageal strictures The bulk laxative can absorb water and swell, while it is in the throat during swallowing, which can result in choking and difficulty breathing. Intestinal strictures The bulk laxatives swell and can cause severe intestinal blocks in individuals with intestinal strictures or adhesions from previous surgeries. So, bulk laxatives for the most part are contraindicated in such individuals. Individuals on fluid [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using bulk laxatives as follows: Abdominal discomfort Bulk laxatives absorb water and swell in the intestines, giving rise to an unpleasant bloating sensation, abdominal discomfort, and flatulence. Dehydration Since these laxatives take large amount of water to be able to exert their effects, caution must be exercised with regards to rehydration. Noncompliance with rehydration can lead to episodes of intense dehydration. Choking and difficulty breathing Water is [...]

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Patient was educated on bulk laxatives and their mechanism of action as follows: Bulk laxatives when taken, are not digested in the stomach and are passed into the intestines. In the intestines, they absorb water and swell to form bulky stool. More fluid in the stool makes the stool soft. The soft and bulky stool formed in the intestines will induce stimulation of the intestines to move and help to mobilize the contents of the [...]