A nurse provides teaching to a patient who is about to receive a first dose of fingolimod (Gilenya) . Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I may experience a rapid heart rate and palpitations with the first dose."
B) "I should report nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, and dark urine."
C) "I will need an ophthalmologic examination before beginning treatment."
D) "I will need to remain in an observation unit for 6 hours after the first dose."
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