A client at a health care facility has been prescribed diazoxide for hypoglycemia due to hyperinsulinism. After administration, the nurse would assess the client for which adverse reaction?
A) Myalgia
B) Tachycardia
C) Flatulence
D) Epigastric discomfort
Ans: B
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The nurse should monitor for tachycardia, congestive heart failure, sodium and fluid retention, hyperglycemia, and glycosuria as the adverse reactions in the client receiving diazoxide drug therapy. Myalgia, fatigue, and headache are the adverse reactions observed in clients undergoing pioglitazone HCl drug therapy. Flatulence is one of the adverse reactions found in clients receiving metformin drug therapy. Epigastric discomfort is one of the adverse reactions observed in clients receiving acetohexamide drugs.
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