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A pregnant patient is having problems with constipation with no ease of symptoms. Milk of magnesia (magnesium sulfate) is ordered but only for a 72-hour period for which of the following reasons: Question 43 Select one: A. Concerns about elevated magnesium levels B. Concerns about dehydration and electrolyte imbalances C. Concerns about the development of colon polyps D. Concerns about appetite suppression

          A pregnant patient is having problems with constipation with no ease of symptoms. Milk of magnesia (magnesium sulfate) is ordered but only for a 72-hour period for which of the following reasons:

Question 43
Select one:
A. Concerns about elevated magnesium levels
B. Concerns about dehydration and electrolyte imbalances
C. Concerns about the development of colon polyps
D. Concerns about appetite suppression
        
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Step 1: Recognize that milk of magnesia (magnesium sulfate) is an osmotic laxative used to treat constipation by drawing water into the intestines, which then softens stool and promotes bowel movements.  Show more…

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A pregnant patient is having problems with constipation with no ease of symptoms. Milk of magnesia (magnesium sulfate) is ordered but only for a 72-hour period for which of the following reasons: Question 43 Select one: A. Concerns about elevated magnesium levels B. Concerns about dehydration and electrolyte imbalances C. Concerns about the development of colon polyps D. Concerns about appetite suppression
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