Problem: A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus and a history of cardiovascular disease is scheduled for elective surgery. The patient is currently on metformin and a sulfonylurea but has suboptimal glycemic control. The nurse practitioner plans to add a GLP-1 receptor agonist to the patient's regimen. What additional benefit does the nurse anticipate from adding a GLP-1 receptor agonist to the patient's treatment plan? Looking for Assignment Help? Answers: A - D A Cardiovascular risk reduction B Hypoglycemia C Liver function improvement