A nurse is providing medication teaching for a patient who will begin taking diclofenac [Voltaren] gel for osteoarthritis in both knees and elbows. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "Because this is a topical drug, liver toxicity will not occur."
B) "I should cover areas where the gel is applied to protect them from sunlight."
C) "I will apply equal amounts of gel to all affected areas."
D) "The topical formulation has the same toxicity as the oral formulation."
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