Nicotinic acid and aspirin have been prescribed for a client with hyperlipidemia.The nurse explains that this drug combination has been prescribed because:
A) Severe headaches are common during the early weeks of nicotinic acid therapy.
B) A common side effect of nicotinic acid therapy is joint pain.
C) Aspirin can decrease discomfort associated with nicotinic acid therapy.
D) Taking niacin and aspirin together increases the therapeutic effect of nicotinic acid.
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