The outpatient prescribed niacin 1 gram three times a day experiences flushing and hot flashes when taking this drug. What is your best action? A. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber. B. Ask the...

The outpatient prescribed niacin 1 gram three times a day experiences flushing and hot flashes when taking this drug. What is your best action?

A. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.

B. Ask the prescriber to order an antiemetic drug.

C. Instruct the patient to take aspirin 325 mg 15 to 60 minutes before taking the drug.

D. Reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect.