There are a variety of medications that are commonly used to promote healthy bowel elimination. Which best describes a bulk-forming agent?

Pull fluid into bowel to soften and distend bowel to stimulate peristalsis.

Absorb water in the intestine to make stool bulkier. Taken with water.

Soften fecal mass and make it easier to evacuate.

Cause local irritation to the intestinal mucosa, increase intestinal motility, and inhibit reabsorption of water in the large intestine