How does mineral oil facilitate bowel evacuation

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As part of the management of constipation, the client is instructed to take 30 mL of mineral oil orally. How does mineral oil facilitate bowel evacuation? Irritates nerve endings in the intestinal mucosa Decreases water retention of stool Lubricates and softens fecal matter Increases the volume of intestinal contents.

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