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a client with obesity is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. in order to promote weight loss in the client and aid in glucose management, which medication will the nurse anticipate the health care provider ordering?

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The nurse would anticipate the health care provider ordering an anti-diabetic medication such as metformin, which helps to reduce insulin resistance and promote weight loss.

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