A patient who is taking nelfinavir [Viracept] calls the nurse to report moderate to severe diarrhea. What will the nurse expect the provider to recommend?
A) An over-the-counter antidiarrheal drug
B) Immediate discontinuation of the nelfinavir
C) Reducing the dose of nelfinavir by half
D) Taking the nelfinavir with food to avoid side effects
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