Which statement made by a patient who has been prescribed simvastatin (Zocor) indicates the need for more teaching?
A) "I have been taking this drug every night at bedtime."
B) "I have stopped using butter when I cook and have been using olive oil instead."
C) "My LDL cholesterol level today is 101 mg/dL so the drug has cured my cholesterol problem."
D) "I hope that by reducing my fatty food intake, I might not have to take medications to manage my cholesterol problem."
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