In developing a plan of care, the nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis, "Ineffective coping related to heart failure as evidenced by the patient's statement, "How can I ever live my life with this disease?" The related goal/outcome is "The patient will verbalize feeling able to deal with the demands of her chronic illness by the end of the week." Which statement by the nurse best supports achievement of that goal?

Anurse is instructing a client who has a new prescription for a daily dose of lovastatin extended release. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. report to the clinic for quarterly monitoring of kidney function while taking this medication. b. mix with applesauce after crushing if the medication is difficult to swallow. c. avoid consuming dairy products while taking this medication. d. take the medication with the evening meal.