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    This document discusses the laxative polyethylene glycol, also known as GlycoLax or MiraLax. It is used to treat constipation and common side effects include abdominal bloating, hives, and cramping. Nurses should monitor patients for abdominal distention, listen for bowel sounds, and assess stool characteristics to ensure the laxative is working as intended and address any side effects.

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    This document discusses the laxative polyethylene glycol, also known as GlycoLax or MiraLax. It is used to treat constipation and common side effects include abdominal bloating, hives, and cramping. Nurses should monitor patients for abdominal distention, listen for bowel sounds, and assess stool characteristics to ensure the laxative is working as intended and address any side effects.

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    This document discusses the laxative polyethylene glycol, also known as GlycoLax or MiraLax. It is used to treat constipation and common side effects include abdominal bloating, hives, and cramping. Nurses should monitor patients for abdominal distention, listen for bowel sounds, and assess stool characteristics to ensure the laxative is working as intended and address any side effects.

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    Generic Name Polyethylene glycol

    Trade Name GlycoLax or MiraLax

    Class Laxatives

    Dose and Frequency

    IVP RATE OF ADMIN.

    TIME DUE

    Abdominal bloating
    MOST IMPORTANT Urticarial
    Side Effects Cramping

    Assess pt for abdominal


    Nursing Interventions distention, presence of bowel
    sounds and unusual pattern of
    bowel function.
    Assess color, consistency and
    amount of stool produced.

    Specific Reason pt
    receiving

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