A child recently had a heart transplant and the nurse teaches the parents the importance of administering cyclosporine A. Which statement by the parents indicates an appropriate understanding of the teaching session?

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Cyclosporine A is an immunosuppressant medication that helps prevent rejection of the transplanted heart by suppressing the immune system. It is not used for treating high cholesterol, hypertension, or infections. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the purpose of administering cyclosporine A in a heart transplant patient.

A Child Recently Had a Heart Transplant and the Nurse