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The client receives metformin (Glucophage). What will the best plan by the nurse include with regard to patient education with this drug?
 
  1. It decreases sugar production in the liver.
  2. It inhibits absorption of carbohydrates.
  3. It stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin.
  4. It reduces insulin resistance.
  5. It increases energy use.

Question 2

The client has diabetes mellitus type 2. The nurse has taught the client about the illness and evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
 
  1. My beta cells just cannot produce enough insulin for my cells.
  2. My peripheral cells have increased sensitivity to insulin.
  3. My cells have increased their receptors, but there is not enough insulin.
  4. My cells cannot use the insulin my pancreas makes.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,4
Rationale 1: Metformin (Glucophage) decreases sugar production (gluconeogenesis) in the liver.
Rationale 2: Metformin (Glucophage) does not inhibit the absorption of carbohydrates.
Rationale 3: Metformin (Glucophage) reduces insulin resistance.
Rationale 4: Metformin (Glucophage) reduces insulin resistance.
Rationale 5: Metformin (Glucophage) does not increase energy use.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The beta cells continue to produce insulin with type 2 diabetes.
Rationale 2: Peripheral cells have a decreased, not an increased, sensitivity to insulin.
Rationale 3: There is a decrease, not an increase, in receptor sites with type 2 diabetes.
Rationale 4: With type 2 diabetes mellitus, the pancreas produces insulin, but the cells cannot use it.





 

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