The nurse is providing information for a client who will self-administer a twice-daily antidysrhythmic medication at home. Which client statements would the nurse evaluate as indicating good understanding of this teaching? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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The client should take the medication as close to 12 hours apart as possible to maintain therapeutic blood levels. It is important to contact the clinic for advice if the medication cannot be taken for a couple of days due to illness or other reasons. Refilling the prescription before the medicine runs out is important to ensure that the client does not miss a dose. It is not appropriate to stop taking the medication without consulting a healthcare provider or to take two pills if a dose is missed.

The Nurse Is Providing Information for a Client Who Will