A diabetic patient has a new order for inhaled insulin (Exubera) . Which information about the patient indicates that the nurse should contact the patient before administering the Exubera?
A) The patient has a history of a recent myocardial infarction.
B) The patient's blood glucose is 224 mg/dl.
C) The patient uses a bronchodilator to treat emphysema.
D) The patient's temperature is 101.4° F.
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