The nurse is instructing an elderly client about atorvastatin to treat elevated cholesterol. What precautions should the nurse advise the client to report to the healthcare provider?
1. Shortness of breath
2. Muscle pain and weakness
3. Headaches
4. Bruising and excessive bleeding
2. Muscle pain and weakness
Rationale:
Side effects of statin drugs, such as atorvastatin, include liver inflammation, elevated enzymes, and muscle pain and weakness. Clients are to be advised to report these symptoms while on these medications. The other symptoms are unrelated to taking statin drugs.
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