Which information should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed niacin to lower lipid levels?
A. "Be sure to take your niacin on an empty stomach as soon as you arise."
B. "Take one aspirin 30 minutes before you take your niacin."
C. "Take your niacin tablet with food and at least one full glass of water."
D. "It may be time to ask your healthcare provider about switching to another drug."
Answer: B
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