A nurse 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?

D. Statin medications like lovastatin can rarely cause liver enzyme abnormalities, so baseline liver function tests are typically recommended before starting therapy to establish a baseline. This statement is correct and important to include in the teaching. Regular monitoring of liver function tests may also be recommended during treatment to detect any potential liver-related side effects early.A. Lovastatin is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels. Dairy products do not interact directly with lovastatin, so there is no specific need to avoid dairy while taking this medication.B Lovastatin extended release formulations are designed to release the medication slowly over time. Crushing or chewing extended release tablets can disrupt this mechanism and lead to unintended rapid absorption of the medication.C. Statin medications, including lovastatin, can be taken at any time of day. There is no specific requirement to take lovastatin in the morning.