A Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Is Prescribed Metformin

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed metformin (Glucophage) .What should the nurse assess and monitor in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Weight gain
• B) Fluid retention
• C) Family history of glaucoma
• D) Presence of renal or hepatic disease
• E) Presence of congestive heart failure (CHF)
• F) Need for diagnostic tests involving use of contrast dyes

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