The nurse responsible for teaching a newly diagnosed diabetic client who is obese about his metformin prescription includes which of the following warnings? Select all that apply.
A)Alcohol intake is contraindicated when taking oral hypoglycemic agents.
B)Metformin is sometimes poorly tolerated by overweight clients.
C)Oral hypoglycemic agents can increase the risk of hyperglycemia.
D)Metformin has been the cause of anorexia in older clients.
E)Vitamin D absorption is affected by oral hypoglycemic agents.

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Recent studies indicate that metformin, classified as a biguanide, may be the drug of choice for overweight clients. Side effects such as anorexia, nausea, and abdominal discomfort may, however, limit its use in older adults. Alcohol is contraindicated when taking oral hypoglycemic agents.

The Nurse Responsible for Teaching a Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Client