88. A patient is experiencing severe constipation and the physician orders lactulose. The nurse understands this medication works by:

  • Directly stimulating intestinal smooth muscle.
  • Softening stool by increasing water content in the bowel.
  • Providing bulk to the stool.
  • Inhibiting fluid absorption from the bowel.
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