A nurse provides teaching to a patient who will begin taking oral cyclophosphamide to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding about how to minimize side effects while taking this drug?
A) "I don't need to worry about bone marrow suppression with this drug."
B) "I should drink plenty of fluids while taking this drug."
C) "I should take this drug on an empty stomach."
D) "If I shampoo less often, I can prevent hair loss."
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