Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and a prescription for exenatide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: "Inject the medication into the subcutaneous tissue of your abdomen." Exenatide is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and is administered via subcutaneous injection. This route allows for the medication to be absorbed steadily into the bloodstream. Injecting into the abdomen ensures optimal absorption and avoids muscle or nerve injury. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. B, discarding excess medication after 60 days, is important but not specific to exenatide. C, taking the medication at bedtime, is not a general instruction for exenatide. D, contacting the provider for unexplained muscle pain, is not directly related to exenatide administration.