A patient about to undergo kidney transplantation will be given azathioprine (Imuran) to minimize organ rejection.What important preoperative information should the nurse give the patient about this drug?
A) Before the surgery, the medication will be administered orally.
B) The oral doses should be taken 1 hour before meals, to maximize absorption.
C) Blood pressure should be monitored for the development of moderate hypertension.
D) For several days before surgery, the patient will need to visit the office daily for intramuscular (IM) injections.
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