A Nurse Provides Teaching for a Patient Who Will Begin

A nurse provides teaching for a patient who will begin taking procainamide [Procanbid] for long-term suppression of a dysrhythmia. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A) "I need to take this drug at evenly spaced intervals around the clock."
B) "I may have increased bruising, but this is a temporary side effect."
C) "I should report pain and swelling in my joints when taking this drug."
D) "I will need to have blood tests at regular intervals while taking this drug."

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