A client who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) receives a prescription for metformin 500 mg PO twice daily. Which statement(s) should the nurse include in this client’s teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

Take metformin with the morning and evening meal.

Use sliding scale insulin for frequent blood glucose elevations.

Recognize signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Report persistent polyuria to the health care provider.

Take an additional dose for signs of hyperglycemia.