A Patient with Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Failure Who

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient with type 2 diabetes and heart failure who is prescribed metformin extended release (Glucophage XR) once daily now has muscle aches,drowsiness,low blood pressure,and a slow irregular heartbeat.What is the nurse's best action?

• A) Assess the patient's blood glucose level and prepare to administer intravenous (IV) glucose.
• B) Assess the patient's blood glucose level and prepare to administer insulin.
• C) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
• D) Administer the drug at bedtime to prevent falls.

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