Which statement made by a patient with heart failure indicates that more teaching is needed about the prescribed drug therapy?
a. "I always try to take my heart failure drugs at the same time each day."
b. "Now I am using a weekly pill dispenser to keep my drugs straight."
c. "Now that my heart failure is cured I can cut back the drugs I take."
d. "If I gain more than 3 lb in a week I will call my doctor."
ANS: C
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