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Nursing managementManagement of diabetes type 2 using Dapaglifozin requires the nurse to conduct proper educationon the specialties of the drug and conduct regular assessments.Nursing Management Nurses are to be very keen on patients who have renal impairment and systemic exposure. This is because the primary mode of action is on the renal system and hence the patients need to be having a functioning renal system which if not present the drug can be customized to be more compatible with the system (Roman, 2016).Patient Education ConsiderationsThe main consideration on patienteducation is on the drug and food interactions; alcohol and high cholesterol foods are to be avoided; nurse to tell patient on specific foods they should avoid.Patient Assessment Assessing the blood sugar levels of the patient to check for progress by taking blood samples.Also, assessing the urine sugar which may be indicative of the amount of glucose being diverted from the blood to the urinary system through the kidney (Zinman, 2015).Potential Side EffectsUrinary tract infections- due to exposure of urinary system to pathogensCandidiasis, Bacterial vaginosis, CystitisOther adverse effects: Bladder pain, Anxiety, Dizziness, Back-pains, Seizures, Weight gainSpecial consideration; Indications and contraindicationsIndications; serves as adjunct to diet and exercise in improving the glycemic control in diabetes patients.Contraindications: patients with renal impairment, pt undergoing renal dialysis and those with end stage renal disease (ESRD) (Ptoth, 2018).Dapaglifozin (Farxigac)This is a drug used by diabetes patients to lower the levels of blood sugar

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