After administering glimepiride, the nurse would assess the client for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Lactic acidosis
B) Edema
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Heartburn
E) Nausea
Ans: C, D, E
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Adverse reactions associated with sulfonylureas, like glimepiride (Amaryl), include hypoglycemia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, epigastric discomfort, weight gain, heartburn, and various vague neurologic symptoms, such as numbness and weakness of the extremities.
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