A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client takes lispro insulin and has a new prescription for pramlintide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The correct answer is B: Monitor for hypoglycemia for 3 hours after pramlintide administration. Pramlintide is an amylin analog that can lead to hypoglycemia, especially when used in combination with insulin. Monitoring for hypoglycemia post-pramlintide administration is crucial for the client's safety. Options A, C, and D are incorrect. A: Monitoring for weight gain is not directly related to the administration of pramlintide. C: There is no specific recommendation to inject pramlintide in the upper arm. D: Pramlintide should be administered just before meals, not 30 minutes prior.