The nurse is planning discharge instructions for a client with type 2 diabetes who will be starting exenatide. Which information should be included in the discharge instructions?

The correct answer is choice d. Notify your healthcare provider if you start having abdominal pain. Choice A rationale: Exenatide does not act in the same way as insulin. It is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon secretion, and slows gastric emptying. Choice B rationale: Exenatide should be injected within 60 minutes before the morning and evening meals, not within 30 minutes before or after a meal. Choice C rationale: There are precautions about taking exenatide with other medications. It can affect the absorption of oral medications, so timing and interactions need to be considered. Choice D rationale: Abdominal pain can be a sign of pancreatitis, a serious side effect of exenatide. It is important to notify the healthcare provider if this symptom occurs.