A client is receiving scheduled doses of lovastatin (Mevacor). The nurse evaluates that the medication is having the intended effect if the nurse notes which of the following client data?
1. Weight loss
2. Increased pulse rate
3. Lowered blood pressure
4. Decreased cholesterol level
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Rationale: Lovastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used to lower blood cholesterol levels. It is not an antihypertensive ("lowered blood pressure"), does not stimulate heart rate ("increased pulse rate"), and does not induce weight loss ("weight loss").
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__________ means promoting the cause of another person or organization
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