A patient will begin taking atorvastatin (Lipitor), and the nurse is conducting relevant health education. The nurse should emphasize the need to report any new onset of
A) muscle pain.
B) dry mouth.
C) pruritus (itching).
D) increased thirst.
A
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Myopathy is an important adverse effect of statins. Statins can injure muscle tissue, resulting in muscle ache or weakness; this should be reported promptly. Dry mouth, pruritus, and thirst are not reported adverse effects of statins.
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