Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A client taking atorvastatin has an increased serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) level. What should the nurse assess the client for?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Elevated CK with atorvastatin indicates possible myopathy, causing muscle tenderness (C). Bruising (A) is unrelated to CK. Edema (B) suggests other causes. Nausea/vomiting (D) are gastrointestinal side effects, not linked to CK.