Which is the priority action of the nurse when caring for a client receiving a statin with elevated creatine kinase (CK) levels?
A. Hold the prescription and obtain another creatine kinase (CK) level in 6 hours.
B. Administer the prescription and continue to assess for muscle pain.
C. Administer the prescription and obtain another creatine kinase (CK) level in 6 hours.
D. Hold the prescription and notify the healthcare provider.
Answer: D
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