The LPN is providing medications to a client recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation who has been prescribed quinidine (Cardioquin) 300 mg every 6 hours. Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the client teaching?
A. "This medication alters sodium exchange in the heart muscle to block irregular rhythms."
B. "The medication will help slow the heart rate by interfering with calcium ion exchange."
C. "You may notice a slight tingling under your tongue when you take this medication."
D. "You will need to wear a heart monitor when you go home."
A
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