Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is starting to take metformin extended release. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Metformin requires glucose monitoring to assess efficacy and prevent hypoglycemia; muscle pain isn't typical, it's taken with food to reduce GI upset, and it's not chewed.