Multiple Choice
A nurse provides teaching to a patient who has undergone kidney transplantation and will begin taking cyclosporine [Sandimmune],a glucocorticoid,and sirolimus [Rapamune]. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I should take sirolimus at the same time as the cyclosporine."
B) "I will need to have my blood sugar checked regularly."
C) "I will need to take an antibiotic to prevent lung infections."
D) "Taking this combination of drugs lowers my risk of kidney damage."
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