Pharmacologu - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse knows that a client with renal insufficiency should be reevaluated for best diabetic management, when it is noted the client is on metformin. What is the reason metformin is contraindicated for clients who have renal insufficiency? Select one: a. The medication increases potassium excretion. b. The medication decrease renal perfusion. c. The medication increases glucose productions. d. The medication increases the risk of lactic acidosis. The medication increases lactic acidosis....