Posted: October 17th, 2017

A pregnant patient asks the nurse if she can take castor oil for her constipation. How should the nurse respond?

A pregnant patient asks the nurse if she can take castor oil for her constipation. How should the nurse respond?

A. “Yes, it produces no adverse effect.”
B. “No, it can initiate premature uterine contractions.”
C. “No, it can promote sodium retention.”
D. “No, it can lead to increased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.”