A nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking methimazole [Tapazole] for Graves' disease about the medication. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "Because of the risk for liver toxicity, I will need frequent liver function tests."
B) "I should report a sore throat or fever to my provider if either occurs."
C) "I will need a complete blood count every few months."
D) "It is safe to get pregnant while taking this medication."
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