A patient begins taking nicotinic acid (Niacin) and reports dizziness and flushing of the skin. The nurse will perform which action?
A) Recommend that the patient take a baby aspirin with their niacin dose.
B) Counsel the patient to increase fluid intake.
C) Request an order for renal function tests.
D) Schedule the medication to be taken with meals.
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