The nurse has completed medication education about pyridostigmine (Mestinon), an indirect cholinergic drug, for a client with myasthenia gravis. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
A. "My heart may beat slower while I am on this drug."
B. "I will need to increase my fluid intake with this medication."
C. "I must take this medication immediately before eating a full meal."
D. "It is really important to take my medication on time."
Answer: D
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