Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia. This is important because metformin does not typically cause hypoglycemia, but rather hyperglycemia. Monitoring for signs of hypoglycemia will help ensure the client's safety. Choice A is incorrect because metformin should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects. Choice B is incorrect as muscle pain is not a common side effect of metformin. Choice C is incorrect because metformin usually does not cause constipation.