Pharmacological TherapiesQuestion 114 of 120
A client taking metformin for type 2 diabetes should be taught to report which symptom that may indicate a rare but serious complication?
a.Mild transient nausea when starting therapy
b.Muscle pain, unusual fatigue, and difficulty breathing
c.Slightly bitter taste in the mouth
d.Occasional soft stools
Explanation
Muscle pain, unusual fatigue, and difficulty breathing may indicate lactic acidosis, a rare but serious complication of metformin that must be reported. Mild gastrointestinal effects are common and usually transient. Prompt reporting allows early evaluation.
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