A nurse is providing medication education to a client with hypertension. The nurse teaches the client that the healthcare provider ordered a diuretic to decrease the amount of fluid in the client's body. Which statement best describes the nurse's instruction?

A. The nurse provided appropriate medication education.
B. The nurse explained the drug's mechanism of action.
C. The nurse taught the client about a prototype drug.
D. The nurse explained the consequences of not using the drug.


Answer: B

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