The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home with a prescription for an enteric-coated tablet. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

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Enteric-coated tablets are designed to dissolve in the small intestine, rather than the stomach. This delay in dissolution can cause a delay in onset of the drug's effects, which the patient should expect. Crushing the tablet (A) would render the enteric coating ineffective and should not be done. Consuming acidic foods (B) could cause the tablet to dissolve prematurely and should also be avoided. Taking the medication with high-fat foods (D) may actually decrease absorption and should not be recommended.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient Who Will Be Discharged