Which medications are osmotic laxative according to a nurse? An osmotic laxative will be prescribed for a client.

Polyethylene glycol and electrolytes (GoLYTELY).

Osmotics are used to attract water into the large intestines to produce bulk and stimulate peristalsis. Other osmotic are Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) and Magnesium citrate (Citrate of Magnesia).Options A and E are stimulants.Option B is a lubricant.