The nurse is providing information for a patient who will self-administer a twice-daily antidysrhythmic medication at home.Which patient statement would the nurse evaluate as indicating good understanding of this process? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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A) The patient should not stop taking the medication unless advised by their healthcare provider, stopping the medication abruptly can cause adverse effects, and it's important to take the medication as prescribed.
B) Taking the medication as close to 12 hours apart as possible will maintain consistent therapeutic levels of the medication.
C) If the patient forgets a dose, they should not take two pills for the next dose. Instead, they should take the missed dose as soon as they remember and then continue with their regular dosing schedule.
D) If the patient is unable to take their medication, they should contact their healthcare provider for advice on how to proceed.
E) It's important to refill the prescription before running out of medication to avoid missing any doses.

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