A Few Weeks After an 82-Yr-Old Patient with a New

question 21

Multiple Choice

A few weeks after an 82-yr-old patient with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has been placed on metformin (Glucophage) therapy and taught about appropriate diet and exercise,the home health nurse makes a visit. Which finding should the nurse promptly discuss with the health care provider?

• A)Hemoglobin A1C level is 7.9%.
• B)Last eye examination was 18 months ago.
• C)Glomerular filtration rate is decreased.
• D)Patient has questions about the prescribed diet.

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