A patient with a long history of alcohol abuse has been admitted to an acute medical unit with signs and

symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy. His current medication orders include QID doses of oral lactulose. What desired outcomes should the nurse associate with this drug order?<table><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td> A.</td> <td> Patient will have formed bowel movements that do not contain frank or occult blood. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> B.</td> <td> Patient will have three to four loose bowel movements each day. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> C.</td> <td> Patient will express an understanding of his current bowel regimen. </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> D.</td> <td>Patient will express relief from constipation.</td> </tr></tbody></table>

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