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A patient with a history of elevated triglycerides and LDL cholesterol begins taking nicotinic acid Niacin. The patient reports uncomfortable flushing of the face, neck, and ears when taking the drug. What will the nurse advise the patient?

a. Ask your provider about taking an im-mediate-release form of the medication.
b. Ask your provider about assessing your serum uric acid levels which may be ele-vated.
c. You should stop taking the Niacin im-mediately since this is a serious adverse effect.
d. You should take 325 mg of aspirin a half hour before each dose of Niacin to prevent this effect.

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