A Patient Is About to Receive a Dose of Octreotide

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is about to receive a dose of octreotide (Sandostatin) .Which of the following contraindications or cautions should the nurse assess for? Select all that apply.

• A)Carcinoid crisis
• B)Diarrhea
• C)Diabetes with insulin orders
• D)Chronic renal failure
• E)Orders for oral hypoglycemic drugs
• F)Flushing

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