The nurse is caring for a client who is taking simvastatin (Zocor). What should the nurse instruct this client to avoid while taking this medication?
1. All fruit juices
2. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplements
3. Grapefruit juice
4. Orange juice
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Rationale 1:Grapefruit juice should be avoided in clients taking simvastatin.
Rationale 2:Grapefruit juice should be avoided in clients taking simvastatin.
Rationale 3: Grapefruit juice should be avoided in clients taking simvastatin.
Rationale 4: Grapefruit juice should be avoided in clients taking simvastatin.
Global Rationale: Grapefruit juice should be avoided in clients taking simvastatin. It is safe for the client to consume other types of fruit juices, including grape and orange juice, and CoQ10 supplements while taking simvastatin.
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