A patient with rheumatic heart disease is being discharged. What should the nurse include in the patient's discharge instructions?
A) "Perform dental hygiene several times a day."
B) "Complete the full course of prescribed antibiotics."
C) "Take antibiotics as prescribed before dental work."
D) "Restrict fluids and limit activity while taking medication."
E) "Notify the physician if you develop a sore throat or other infection."
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