Question: A Patient Asks The Nurse “Can I Take Bisacodyl (Dulcolax), A Stimulant Laxative, For My Chronic Constipation?” Which Of The Following Is The Best Answer For The Nurse To Give? “No, Dulcolax Is Only Indicated For He Relief Of Occasional Constipation.” “Yes, But You Should Only Use Dulcolax Every Other Day.” “Yes, Dulcolax Is Approved For The Management …

A patient asks the nurse “Can I take bisacodyl (Dulcolax), a stimulant laxative, for my chronic constipation?” Which of the following is the best answer for the nurse to give? “No, Dulcolax is only indicated for he relief of occasional constipation.” “Yes, but you should only use Dulcolax every other day.” “Yes, Dulcolax is approved for the management of chronic constipation “No, Dulcolax isn’t strong enough and you should use castor oil everyday instead.”