Which statement by a patient who has been prescribed an antilipidemic drug indicates the need for additional teaching?
a. "Once my lipid profile levels are normal, I will no longer need to take the drug."
b. "Taking this drug will decrease my risk for having a heart attack."
c. "My goal is to increase my HDL cholesterol and decrease my LDL cholesterol."
d. "I will continue walking and watching the fat in my diet while I'm taking this drug."
ANS: A
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