A nurse is teaching a patient who is about to undergo allograft transplantation of the liver. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the post-transplant medications?
A) "Immunosuppressants help reduce the risk of postoperative infection."
B) "I will need to have periodic laboratory work to assess for toxicity."
C) "I will need to take immunosuppressants until all signs of organ rejection are gone."
D) "These drugs will prevent organ rejection."
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