The nurse is teaching a patient about statin therapy.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

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Statins are primarily used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, not specifically for headache management. Headaches can be a common side effect of many medications and do not usually require immediate notification to a healthcare provider unless they are severe or persistent. The other statements correctly reflect understanding of statin therapy: taking the medication at night (since the body's cholesterol production peaks at night), avoiding grapefruit juice (which can interfere with the medication's metabolism), and understanding the medication's role in reducing blood clot formation.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About Statin Therapy