A client with a diagnosis of colon cancer is scheduled for a partial colectomy. She has been prescribed polyethylene glycol (PEG 3350). The nurse knows that polyethylene glycol is indicated for this patient for?

Polyethylene glycol is a hyperosmotic laxative drug given as part of pre-surgical bowel preparation.

Polyethylene glycol is an adsorbent antidiarrheal drug given as part of pre-surgical bowel preparation

Polyethylene glycol is a Tetrahydrocannabinoid antiemetic given to prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting.

Polyethylene glycol is a Neurokinin blocking antiemetic drug given to prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting.