A client is receiving atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high blood cholesterol level. Which sign warrants the client's immediate contacting of the healthcare provider?
a. Muscle tenderness
b. Gastrointestinal distress
c. Constipation
d. Flushing of the skin
ANS: A
Muscle tenderness may be an early sign of a serious condition known as rhabdomyolysis that affects some users of Lipitor.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).