Question

The client is to begin treatment with metformin. Which client statement requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

1. “I will be sure to carry a chocolate candy bar with me at all times.”
2. “If I get abdominal cramps and a metallic taste in my mouth, I will call the health care provider.”
3. “I am glad this medication will not cause me to gain weight.”
4. “I will take the medication when I first get up and just before I go to bed.”

Answer 1

Answer: 1. “I will be sure to carry a chocolate candy bar with me at all times.”

Explanation:

The metformin is a drug which is used to treat or lower the high blood sugar levels that can be seen in the case of diabetes mellitus of type 2. In this condition insulin produced by the pancreas does not allow the sugar available to the cells where it is actually required for metabolism.  

The use of chocolate candy bar should be avoided as it will nullify the effect of lowering the blood sugar levels by the metformin.