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Title: When caring for an older client prescribed glipizide, the nurse should: Post by: gaoxing01 on Jan 26, 2018 When caring for an older client prescribed glipizide, the nurse should:
a. question a prescription for half the usual initial dose. b. instruct the client to take the medication with meals. c. question a prescription for a usual initial dose. d. monitor the client for manifestations of metabolic alkalosis. Title: When caring for an older client prescribed glipizide, the nurse should: Post by: gooyt@gmail.com on Jan 26, 2018 ANS: C
Feedback A Incorrect: Older clients and those with liver dysfunction should be started with 1/2 the usual initial dose, so this prescription should not be questioned. B Incorrect: This medication should be take 30 minutes before meals. C Correct: Older clients and those with liver dysfunction should be started with 1/2 the usual initial dose, so this prescription should be questioned. D Incorrect: This drug can cause metabolic acidosis. |