A Nurse Is Providing Teaching to a Patient Who Is

A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is admitted to the hospital for initiation of treatment with amiodarone [Cordarone] for atrial fibrillation that has been refractory to other medications. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A) "I may have itching, malaise, and jaundice, but these symptoms will subside."
B) "I need to use sunblock to help keep my skin from turning bluish gray."
C) "I should not drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication."
D) "I should report shortness of breath and cough and stop taking the drug immediately."

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