A child has had a heart transplant. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates that postoperative teaching has been effective?
1. "Our child is on cyclosporine A to reduce serum cholesterol level.".
2. "Our child is on cyclosporine A to prevent rejection"
3. "Our child is on cyclosporine A to treat hypertension.".
4. "Our child is on cyclosporine A to treat infections.".
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Rationale:
1. Lovastatin is given to reduce serum cholesterol level.
2. Cyclosporine A is given to prevent rejection.
3. Calcium channel blockers can be used to treat hypertension.
4. An antibiotic can be given to treat an infection.
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