The client says to the nurse, "My neighbour said my antidysrhythmic drug can actually cause me to have irregular heartbeats. How can this be?" What is the nurse's best answer?
A) "Your medication is not the problem; it is when you mix it with over -the -counter (OTC) drugs that you develop irregular beats."
B) "You must take two baby aspirins every other day to avoid the irregular heart beats."
C) "Your medication blocks the flow of the electrolytes in your heart, and this can cause irregular beats."
D) "It is better to discuss you medication concerns with a professional, not a lay person like your neighbour."
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