The nurse is caring for a patient with elevated serum T3 and T4 levels who receives a new prescription for methimazole (Tapazole) . Which patient statement indicates understanding of instructions about this medication?
A) "This medication will increase my metabolism."
B) "As long as I take this medication daily, the time of the dose is not important."
C) "This medication will cure my thyroid problem."
D) "I will need regular blood tests while taking this medication."
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