An Asian patient will begin taking rosuvastatin [Crestor] to treat hypercholesterolemia. What will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
A) Higher than usual doses may be necessary for this patient.
B) Renal toxicity is a common adverse effect among Asian patients.
C) Serum drug levels must be monitored more frequently than with other patients.
D) Yellow skin and sclera are more common side effects with Asian patients but are not concerning.
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