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A health care provider prescribes sodium biphosphate (Phospho-Soda) for a client before a colonoscopy. How does the drug accomplish its therapeutic effect?
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A health care provider prescribes sodium biphosphate (Phospho-Soda) for a client before a colonoscopy. How does the drug accomplish its therapeutic effect?

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Sodium phosphate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement after 30 minutes to 6 hours.
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