When teaching a client prescribed exenatide, the nurse explains that this drug:
a. facilitates glucose production in type 2 diabetics.
b. is administered orally in conjunction with other hypoglycemic agents.
c. replaces regular insulin therapy for clients who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
d. causes insulin release from the pancreas only when serum glucose levels are elevated.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: It does not affect insulin production.
B Incorrect: This is a parenteral insulin product.
C Incorrect: Regular insulin therapy is not associated with clients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
D Correct: This is the unique action of exenatide.
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