A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed metfor…
A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed metformin. Before administering the medication, the nurse reviews the patient’s laboratory results. Which finding requires the nurse to hold the medication and notify the healthcare provider?
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A 66-year-old male client has made an appointment with the health care provider to discuss recent erectile dysfunction (ED) and has requested a prescription for sildenafil based on television commercials they have seen. What characteristic of this client would contraindicate the use of sildenafil for ED?
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A client with overactive bladder has been prescribed oxybutynin. During a follow-up visit, the patient reports experiencing a dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision. The nurse also notes that the patient has not been drinking much water because they are worried about worsening urinary urgency. Which nursing intervention is the priority?
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