A patient who is prescribed niacin (Niacor) reports experiencing flushing and hot flashes.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
B) Give the niacin at least 1 hour before meals.
C) Reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect.
D) Administer the ordered nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) 30 minutes before the niacin.
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