The nurse is caring for a patient who has received a bone marrow transplant, whose cyclosporine level is 320 ng/mL, and who has evidence of renal compromise.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A)"We will hold your cyclosporine since the level is high."
B)"I know there is a plan in all of this, so you just have to trust that it will all work out."
C)"Have you noticed any burning on urination lately?"
D)"You know dialysis is not that bad, and you may only need it for a little while."

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A cyclosporine level of 320 ng/mL is very high and can cause renal compromise. The nurse should hold the medication and notify the provider.

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