Which Finding Indicates a Need to Contact the Health Care

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which finding indicates a need to contact the health care provider before the nurse administers metformin (Glucophage) ?

• A) The patient's blood glucose level is 174 mg/dL.
• B) The patient has gained 2 lb (0.9 kg) since yesterday.
• C) The patient is scheduled for a chest x-ray in an hour.
• D) The patient's blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is 52 mg/dL.

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