Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching about the adverse effects of simvastatin to a client who will begin taking the medication daily. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the education?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Rhabdomyolysis, a severe side effect of statin medications like simvastatin, can cause dark urine due to the presence of myoglobin from muscle breakdown. Therefore, it is important for the client to report any dark urine to their healthcare provider.