Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A client taking atorvastatin becomes an increased serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) level. The nurse should assess the client for the onset of which problem?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Atorvastatin can cause myopathy, indicated by elevated CK levels. Muscle tenderness (D) suggests muscle damage, requiring assessment. Nausea (A), bruising (B), and edema (C) are not typical.