A Nurse Has Provided Education for a Patient Newly Diagnosed

A nurse has provided education for a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension who is just beginning therapy with antihypertensive medications. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A) "I may experience serious long-term problems even if I am not having symptoms."
B) "I should report side effects to the provider since other drugs may be substituted."
C) "I will need to take medications on a long-term basis."
D) "When my symptoms subside, I may discontinue the medications."