Antilipemic drug therapy is prescribed for a patient, and the nurse is providing instructions to the patient about the medication. Which instructions will the nurse include?
A) Limit fluid intake to prevent fluid overload.
B) Eat extra servings of raw vegetables and fruit.
C) Report abnormal or unusual bleeding or yellow discoloration of the skin.
D) Report the occurrence of muscle pain immediately.
E) Drug interactions are rare with antilipemics.
F) Take the drug 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals to maximize absorption.
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