An adult with type 2 diabetes is tak
ing metformin (Glucophage) 1,000 mg two times
every day. After the nurse provides the instructions regarding the interaction of alcohol
and metformin, the nurse evaluates that the client understands the instructions when the
client says:
a."If I know I’ll behaving alcohol, I must not take metformin; I could develop lactic acidosis."
b."If my physician approves, I may drink alcohol with my metformin."
c."Adverse effects I should watch for are feeling excessively energetic, unusual muscle
stiffness, low back pain,and a rapid heartbeat."
d."If I feel bloated, I should call my physician.
