A patient with a recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has been prescribed metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg PO t.i.d.
The nurse who is providing this patient's care should recognize that this medication helps the patient achieve stable blood glucose levels by:
A) Stimulating insulin release from the pancreatic beta cells.
B) Facilitating the action of insulin on peripheral receptor sites
C) Stimulating insulin synthesis by the pancreatic beta cells
D) Delaying the absorption of glucose in the intestinal system
Question 2
The nurse is preparing to administer a patient's scheduled dose of Novolin 70/30 . When administering this dose of insulin, the nurse should:
A) Ensure that the insulin is not given near a previous injection site
B) Aspirate before injecting the insulin into the patient's subcutaneous tissue
C) Massage the injection site gently for 10 to 15 seconds after administration
D) Use a 3 mL syringe with a 24 gauge, - to -inch needle
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