A nurse teaches a client recovering from a heart transplant who is prescribed cyclosporine (Sandimmune). Which statement should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching?
a. "Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and avoid flossing."
b. "Avoid large crowds and people who are sick."
c. "Change positions slowly to avoid hypotension."
d. "Check your heart rate before taking the medication."
ANS: B
These agents cause immune suppression, leaving the client more vulnerable to infection. The medication does not place the client at risk for bleeding, orthostatic hypotension, or a change in heart rate.
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