A patient who regularly takes metformin has developed a severe infection. How will the infection change his diabetic regimen?
A) Metformin is contraindicated in the presence of an infection.
B) Metformin will be given more frequently to decrease blood sugar.
C) Metformin will result in better regulation of blood sugar.
D) Metformin will allow the patient to decrease the absorption of glucose.
A
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Metformin is contraindicated in patients with diabetes complicated by fever, severe infections, severe trauma, major surgery, acidosis, and pregnancy. Metformin will not be given more frequently to decrease blood sugar. Metformin should be discontinued and is not administered for better regulation of blood sugar. Metformin will not decrease the absorption of glucose in this patient.
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