The nurse is providing care for a client who has new orders to start Victoza (liraglutide) 0.6 mg subcutaneously each day. Which of the following orders should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A) Check blood sugar before meals and at bedtime.
B) Teach client self-injection techniques.
C) Conduct liver function tests every morning for the next 3 days.
D) Discontinue low molecular weight heparin.
E) Notify physician of acute abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.
F) Hold all aspirin products.

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- Blood sugar monitoring is necessary to assess the effectiveness of Victoza and to prevent hypoglycemia.- Self-injection techniques must be taught to the client to ensure proper administration of the medication.- The client should be instructed to notify the physician of acute abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, as these may be signs of pancreatitis, a rare but serious side effect of Victoza.

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