Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking metformin XR for type II diabetes mellitusA nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking metformin XR for type II diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Taking metformin with a meal helps to reduce gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and diarrhea.