You Are About to Give Miglitol (Glyset) to a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

You are about to give miglitol (Glyset) to a patient with diabetes mellitus type 2. Which nursing action is most important for this patient?

• A)Rotate the injection site on a weekly basis.
• B)Give this drug with the first bite of a meal."
• C)Do not mix this drug in the same syringe as insulin.
• D)Assess the patient for signs and symptoms of heart failure.

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