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84. A home care patient with diabetes has a new order for Metformin. What medicinal teaching point is critical regarding common side effects?

A. It will immediately cure diabetes
B. Gastrointestinal side effects (e.g., diarrhea, nausea) are common initially and usually subside; take with food
C. It should only be taken when blood sugar is very high
D. It will cause weight gain

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  • It will immediately cure diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal side effects (e.g., diarrhea, nausea) are common initially and usually subside; take with food
  • It should only be taken when blood sugar is very high
  • It will cause weight gain

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