The nurse is contributing to a patient's teaching plan. The patient is prescribed niacin. What specific recommendation should be included in the teaching plan?
a. Increase intake of fruits and vegetables to reduce constipation.
b. Take with meals or milk to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
c. Take aspirin 30 minutes before niacin to reduce flushing.
d. Take 30 minutes before morning and evening meals to avoid gastrointestinal upset.
ANS: C
Take aspirin 30 minutes prior to taking niacin to reduce flushing.
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