HESI Comprehensive Exam A Practice Questions & Answers

HESI Comprehensive Exam A Practice Questions & Answers Which finding indicates a need to contact the health care provider before the nurse administers metformin (Glucophage)? a) The patient’s blood glucose level is 174 mg/dL. b) The patient is scheduled for a chest x-ray in an hour. c) The patient has gained 2 lb (0.9 kg) in the past 24 hours. d) The patient’s blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is 52 mg/dL. ANS: D The BUN indicates possible renal failure, and metformin should not be used...