A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client takes lispro insulin and has a new prescription for pramlintide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Choice A rationale Weight gain is not a common side effect of pramlintide. Monitoring for hypoglycemia is more critical. Choice B rationale Pramlintide can cause hypoglycemia, especially within 3 hours after administration. Monitoring for hypoglycemia is essential. Choice C rationale Pramlintide should be injected into the abdomen or thigh, not the upper arm. Choice D rationale Pramlintide should be administered immediately before a meal, not 30 minutes prior.