Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A client taking atorvastatin develops an increased serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) level. The nurse should assess the client for the onset of which problem?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Elevated CK with atorvastatin indicates myopathy, causing muscle tenderness (B) (matches 55-Q31). Edema (A), nausea/vomiting (C), and bruising (D) are unrelated to CK.