Which statement made by the client taking pentoxifylline for peripheral arterial disease indicates a need for clarification regarding the treatment regimen?
A. "I stopped drinking coffee and tea."
B. "I wear cotton socks underneath my wool socks to prevent itching."
C. "I stopped taking the medication after 2 weeks because my pain did not im-prove."
D. "I use a magnifying mirror to check the soles of my feet and toes for sores or blisters."
C
The therapeutic effect of pentoxifylline may not be evident until after 6 to 8 weeks of therapy.
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