The nurse is caring for a patient taking chenodiol (Chenix) . Which patient statements indicate the need for immediate follow-up by the nurse?
A) "I could see the big gallstone on the x-ray, but this medication doesn't seem to be helping at all. I don't feel better after taking it for 4 months."
B) "My rectal area is tender from all the diarrhea I've been having."
C) "My skin looks yellow."
D) "I can't afford my medication and have been cutting pills in half to make it last longer."
E) "I can see bits of gallstones in my stools."
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