A patient is being treated for ethanol abuse.What important information should the nurse tell him about disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy?
A) Do not smoke cigarettes while on this drug.
B) Several common over-the-counter (OTC) substances contain alcohol.
C) This drug will cause the same effects as the alcohol did without the euphoric effects.
D) Any type of mouthwash or cough medicine can be used because they contain alcohol only in small amounts.
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