A Nurse Teaches a Client Recovering from a Heart Transplant

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse teaches a client recovering from a heart transplant who is prescribed cyclosporine (Sandimmune) .Which statement should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching?

• A) "Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and avoid flossing."
• B) "Avoid large crowds and people who are sick."
• C) "Change positions slowly to avoid hypotension."
• D) "Check your heart rate before taking the medication."