Assessment of a Patient Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is giving dietary instructions to a client who has been prescribed cyclosporine. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A compound in grapefruit juice inhibits the metabolism of cyclosporine. Thus, drinking grapefruit juice can raise cyclosporine levels by 50% to 100%, greatly increasing the risk of toxicity. The foods in options 1, 2, and 4 are acceptable to consume.