The client is being treated with Metformin. He is also receiving furosemide. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of the two medications will result in:
a. acute kidney failure.
b. potentiated hypoglycemia.
c. dawn phenomenon.
d. potentiated hyperglycemia.
ANS: B
The interaction of Metformin and furosemide will result in potentiated hypoglycemia.
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