When teaching a patient with rheumatic carditis and a history of recurrent rheumatic fever, which of the following statements made by the patient indicates that teaching has been successful?
a) "I may have to take prophylactic antibiotics for up to 10 years."
b) "I will take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDs) every day."
c) "I will avoid any kind of activity."
d) "I will avoid milk, yogurt and other dairy products."
Answer: "I may have to take prophylactic antibiotics for up to 10 years."