A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed a glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist.What clinical symptom should the nurse instruct the patient to expect when taking this medication?

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Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists can decrease appetite, leading to potential weight loss, and this is a common clinical symptom that patients may experience. Nausea is also possible but less frequently reported. Diarrhea and dry mouth are less common side effects.

A Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Is Prescribed a Glucagon-Like