The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed zafirlukast (Accolate). Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "Zafirlukast will activate my fight-or-flight response."
B. "I can use this prescription for acute asthma attacks."
C. "This prescription will dilate my airways so I can breathe better."
D. "This decreases the inflammation in my lungs."
Answer: D
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True False