Discuss the three medications Sandra is prescribed by the Endocrinologist. Include in your answer the action, complications, relevant side effects and relevant nursing considerations linked to Sandra’s situation.
Further blood test results reveal that Sandra’s blood glucose level (BGL) is 12.9 mmol/L Sandra’s GP referred her to an Endocrinologist. Her conditions, blood test results and medications were reviewed by the specialist. Sandra was advised to stop metformin and prescribed Sitagliptin 50 mg daily in addition to glipizide 5 mg half a tablet daily. […]