HESI RN Exit Proctored Exam
The nurse is planning discharge instructions for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who will be starting exenatide. Which information should be included in the discharge instructions?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Exenatide does not act exactly the same as insulin. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, not insulin. B. Notify your healthcare provider if you start having abdominal pain is important because abdominal pain is a known side effect of exenatide and may indicate a more serious issue like pancreatitis, which needs to be addressed promptly. C. There are precautions when taking exenatide with other medications, especially those that affect gastrointestinal motility or glucose levels, so this statement is incorrect. D. Exenatide should be injected within 60 minutes before a meal, not 30 minutes before or after, to optimize its effectiveness.
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