A client is taking high doses of niacin as prescribed by the health care provider.The nurse explains that which of the following adverse effects reported by the client is expected and is not harmful?

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Flushing of the skin is a common side effect of high doses of niacin and is not harmful. It occurs because niacin causes vasodilation, or the widening of blood vessels, leading to increased blood flow and a sensation of warmth and redness in the skin.

A Client Is Taking High Doses of Niacin as Prescribed