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CBme

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The physician has ordered a change of prescription from rapid-acting insulin to an intermediate-acting type. Which of the following adverse effects must the nurse closely monitor for in the patient?
 
  A) Bradycardia
  B) Lipodystrophy
  C) Hypoglycemia
  D) Hypotension

Question 2

A 59-year-old man with type 2 diabetes is prescribed metformin. When the patient returns to the clinic, he reports that he has lost 8 pounds in a month. How should the nurse respond?
 
  A) We should really report this to your physician. The metformin dosage will need to be decreased.
  B) We should really report this to your physician. He will likely change medications.
  C) Please continue taking the medication and monitoring your weight. This is an expected outcome of this drug therapy.
  D) You should discontinue this medication immediately. I will contact your physician.


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swimkari

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


CBme

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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