A patient who has been taking a sulfonylurea antidiabetic medication will begin taking metformin (Glucophage). The nurse understands that this patient is at increased risk for which condition?
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Hyperglycemia
c. Renal failure
d. Respiratory distress
ANS: C
Metformin can lead to renal failure. It does not produce hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. It does not increase the risk of respiratory distress.
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