The nurse is providing information for a client who will self-administer a twice-daily antidysrhythmic medication at home. Which client statements would the nurse evaluate as indicating good understanding of this teaching?

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Rationale 1: Antidysrhythmic medications should not be stopped abruptly.
Rationale 2: Doses of antidysrhythmic medications should be evenly spaced.
Rationale 3: Antidysrhythmic medications should not be double-dosed to make up for missed doses.
Rationale 4: The health care provider should be consulted if the client is going to miss medication for more than 1 day.
Rationale 5: Abrupt discontinuation of antidysrhythmic medications can have serious side effects, so an adequate supply of the medication should be available.

The Nurse Is Providing Information for a Client Who Will