The nurse has provided education for a client with diabetes mellitus prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor) for hypertension. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "I might not need to check my blood sugars as often with metoprolol (Lopressor)."
B. "I might be able to change from insulin to a pill with metoprolol (Lopressor)."
C. "I might need less insulin when I take metoprolol (Lopressor)."
D. "I might need more insulin when I take metoprolol (Lopressor)."
Answer: C
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