Question: Which statement will the nurse need to consider when developing the teaching plan for a client with type 2 diabetes prescribed an oral hypoglycemic medication? Need Online Help? • Oral hypoglycemics work by decreasing absorption of carbohydrates. • Oral hypoglycemics work by stimulating the pancreas to produce insulin. • Clients taking oral hypoglycemics may subconsciously relax dietary rules to gain a sense of control. • Serious adverse effects are not a problem for oral hypoglycemics.