The nurse is providing discharge instructions for an older patient who is prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) for elevated cholesterol. What effects should the nurse advise the patient to report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.
1. Headaches
2. Stomachache
3. Shortness of breath
4. Muscle pain and weakness
5. Bruising and excessive bleeding
2. Stomachache
4. Muscle pain and weakness
Explanation: 1. Headaches are not documented side effects of statin medications.
2. Gastrointestinal distress is a side effect of statin medication and should be reported to the healthcare provider.
3. Shortness of breath is not a documented side effect of statin medications.
4. Muscle pain and weakness is a side effect of statin medication and should be reported to the healthcare provider.
5. Bruising and excessive bleeding are not documented side effects of statin medications.
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