A client is being discharged home after a heart transplant with a prescription for cyclosporine (Sandimmune). What priority education does the nurse provide with the client's discharge in-structions?
a. "Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and avoid flossing."
b. "Avoid large crowds and people who are sick."
c. "Change positions slowly to avoid hypo-tension."
d. "Check your heart rate before taking the medication."
B
These agents cause immune suppression, leaving the client more vulnerable to infection.
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