Docusate Medication Template PDF

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Docusate is a type of medicine called a laxative. It helps to soften your poo and makes your bowel movements easier if you have problems pooing (constipation)....

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CLINICAL LEARNING – DIRECT PATIENT CARE DOCUMENTATION LEVEL 2 CLINICAL COURSES PAGE 7 OF 8 Active Learning Template: Medication Student Name: Ashley Reasoner

Medication:Docusate Sodium

Review Module Chapter:

Category Class: laxative-stool softener

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action

Therapeutic Use

promotes incorporation of water into stool resulting softer fecal masses, may also promote electrolyte and water secretion into the colon

softening and passage of stool

Complications

Medication Administration

throat irritation, mild cramps, diarrhea, rashes

Oral: 50-400 mg in 1-4 divided doses

Contraindications/Precautions

Nursing Interventions

abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, especially when associated with fever or other signs of acute abdominal pain, hypersensitivity

administer will full glass of water/juice, may be administered on an empty stomach, do not administer within 2 hours of other laxatives

Interactions

Client Education

None significant

advise patients that laxatives should be used short-term therapy, encourage patients to use other forms of bowel regulation such as increasing bulk in diet and increasing fluid intake, advise patient not to use laxatives when abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever is present

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness soft formed bowel movement usually within 24-48 hours, therapy may take 3-5 days for results

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