The client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and a body mass index (BMI) of 29 is prescribed the hormone leptin. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
1. Administer the medication subcutaneously in the deltoid.
2. Determine if the client is taking OTC oral leptin supplements.
3. Have an EpiPen ready for possible allergic reaction.
4. Teach that flulike symptoms are a side effect of leptin.
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