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Medication
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polyethylene glycol 3350
MEDICATION___________________________________________________________________________________________

EXPECTED Acts as an osmotic drawing water into the GI tract

PHARMACOLOGICAL
ACTION:

Therapeutic Uses
Commonly used in the treatment of occasional constipation.

Adverse Effects Nursing Interventions

abdominal bloating, cramping, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea Assess client for abdominal
distention, presence of bowel
sounds & usual pattern of bowel
function.
Assess color, consistency, &
amount of stool produced.
Contraindications
Bowel perforation
Gastric retention
GI obstruction
Ileus - failure of peristalsis Client Education
Toxic colitis
Inform client that 2-4 days may be
required to produce BM.
Prolonged, frequent, or excessive
Medication/Food Interactions use may result in electrolyte
Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin) imbalance & dependence.
Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
Calcium 600 D (calcium / vitamin d)
Colace (docusate)
Cymbalta (duloxetine)

Medication Administration Evaluation of Medication

Effectiveness
PO- dissolve powder in 8oz of water or juice
Frequent Bowel movement with
ease and no straining.

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