A patient taking entacapone (Comtan) for Parkinson's disease informs you that his urine is now brownish-orange in color.What is your best action?
A) Explain that this is an expected side effect and is not harmful.
B) Collect a urine sample and send it to the laboratory for urinalysis.
C) Hold the drug and immediately notify the prescriber.
D) Instruct the patient to increase his intake of fluids.
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