A patient who has been taking efavirenz (Sustiva) reports a sore throat, fever, and blisters. What is your best action?
A) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.
B) Document the report as the only action.
C) Remind the patient that these are symptoms of opportunistic infection.
D) Reassure the patient that these are common and expected side effects of the drug.
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