A 38-year-old patient has been prescribed nadolol (Corgard) 80 mg daily for hypertension.The patient tells you that he has stopped taking the drug.What is your best first action at this time?
A) Instruct the patient to begin taking the drug immediately.
B) Ask the patient if he is experiencing side effects of the drug.
C) Document this finding in detail.
D) Immediately notify the prescriber.
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