An obese adult requests dexfenfluramine for obesity after reading about the drug online. The nurse should provide which information?
a. This drug has been approved for long-term weight control.
b. This drug is indicated only for obese patients with hypertension or heart disease.
c. This drug was removed from the market because of associated heart damage.
d. This drug may help with weight loss, but diet management should be used first.
c
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