Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Atorvastatin can cause myopathy, characterized by muscle pain, which may progress to severe rhabdomyolysis. This requires immediate reporting, unlike hypoglycemia, palpitations, or drowsiness, which aren't typical side effects.