Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus about adverse effects of metformin. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as manifestations of lactic acidosis? (select all that apply.) muscle pain hyperventilation weight gain constipation dizziness

Explanation:

To determine manifestations of lactic acidosis from metformin:

• Muscle pain: Lactic acid buildup causes muscle discomfort.
• Hyperventilation: Body tries to compensate for acidosis by increasing respiratory rate.
• Dizziness: Acidosis affects neurological function, causing dizziness.
• Weight gain: Not associated with lactic acidosis (metformin may cause weight loss or stability).
• Constipation: Not a typical sign of lactic acidosis (GI issues like diarrhea are more common, but constipation isn’t linked here).

Answer:

A. Muscle pain, B. Hyperventilation, E. Dizziness