The Client Has Been Started on Metformin (Glucophage)

question 3

Multiple Choice

The client has been started on Metformin (Glucophage) . What would be a positive outcome for this client as a result of the medication he is taking?

• A) Increased serum glucose level following a meal
• B) Decreased serum glucose level following a meal
• C) Increased absorption of glucose form the small intestine
• D) Reduced absorption of glucose from the small intestine

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Definitions:

Ineffective Protection

A state in which an individual is unable to protect themselves from external or internal threats, leading to potential harm.

Anticoagulant Medications

Drugs used to prevent blood clots from forming by reducing the blood's ability to clot.

Cyanosis

A bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygenation of the blood.

Pulmonary Embolism

A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, often caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the legs or other parts of the body.