A patient has begun taking an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor. Which statement about this class of drugs made by the nurse during patient education would be inappropriate?
A) "Statins reduce the risk of morbidity from influenza."
B) "You should come into the clinic for liver enzymes in 1 month."
C) "Statins reduce the risk of coronary events in people with normal LDL levels."
D) "You should maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid high-fat foods."
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