The nurse assesses the client with diabetes mellitus prior to administering medications. Which questions are important to ask the client?
A. "Are you allergic to any medications?"
B. "Are you taking any herbal or over-the-counter (OTC) medications?"
C. "How difficult is it for you to maintain your ideal body weight?"
D. "Will you please tell me about the kind of diet you follow?"
E. "What other medications are you currently taking?"
Ans:
A. "Are you allergic to any medications?"
B. "Are you taking any herbal or over-the-counter (OTC) medications?"
E. "What other medications are you currently taking?"
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