A patient who has type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse why the provider has changed the oral antidiabetic agent from tolbutamide (Orinase) to glipizide (Glucotrol) .The nurse will explain that glipizide
A) has a longer duration of action.
B) has fewer gastrointestinal side effects.
C) may be taken on an as-needed basis.
D) results in less hypoglycemic potential.
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