Sulphasalazine (Salazopyrin) is prescribed for a patient who has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.The nurse recognizes that teaching about this drug has been effective when the patient states which of the following?
A) "The medication will prevent infections that cause the diarrhea."
B) "The medication suppresses the inflammation in my large intestine."
C) "I will need lab tests to be sure that I can still fight infections."
D) "I will take the sulphasalazine as an enema or suppository."
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