The client is being treated with Glipizide. She begins to exhibit difficulty breathing. The nurse recognizes that this may be indicative of a(n) ________ the medication
a. expected side effect of
b. anaphylactic reaction to
c. symptom that is not related to
d. life-threatening reaction to
ANS: D
Life-threatening reactions to Glipizide include seizures, coma, and respiratory depression.
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