A patient has a new prescription for cyclosporine after having a kidney transplant. Which information in the patient's health history has the most implications for planning patient teaching about the medication at this time?

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Grapefruit juice can increase the cyclosporine to toxic levels. The patient should be taught to avoid grapefruit juice. High fluid intake will not impact cyclosporine levels or renal function. Cyclosporine may cause hypertension, and the patient's many concerns should be addressed, but these are not potentially life-threatening problems.

A Patient Has a New Prescription for Cyclosporine After Having