The nurse is preparing a patient for discharge who will receive a prescription for an beta-hydroxy-beta-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) inhibitor
What statement by the patient demonstrates that they have a clear understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse? A) "I will not need to follow that low-fat diet anymore because this drug will take care of my lipids."
B) "I should plan to take this drug before bedtime, because my body makes lipids mostly at night."
C) "After I start taking this drug, I will not have to worry about the exercise routine the doctor prescribed."
D) "I should take this drug first thing in the morning and make sure I drink a full glass of water."
B
Feedback:
HMG-CoA inhibitors should be taken at bedtime because the body produces lipids mostly at night. Diet and exercise are still important when taking these drugs because the drug is most effective in combination with other lipid-lowering actions.
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