A young man has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and has been prescribed glyburide. Which of the following statements suggests that the nurse should perform further health education?
A) "I'll keep in mind that glyburide can possibly cause me to have low blood sugar."
B) "I'll make sure to check with my doctor before I start taking any other medications."
C) "I'll plan to take my glyburide each night before I go to bed."
D) "I know that glyburide won't cure my diabetes, but it will help me have safe blood sugar levels."
C
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