Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching about necessary baseline examinations with a female client who is to start taking atorvastatin. Which of the following baseline examinations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Liver function tests. Atorvastatin is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels, and it can potentially cause liver damage as a side effect. Therefore, it is essential to monitor the client's liver function before starting the medication to establish a baseline.
- Choice B: Hearing test is not necessary for a client starting atorvastatin.
- Choice C: Papanicolaou test is a cervical cancer screening test and not relevant in this scenario.
- Choice D: Dental examination is unrelated to atorvastatin use and baseline monitoring.
In summary, liver function tests are crucial due to the potential liver-related side effects of atorvastatin, making it the appropriate baseline examination in this case.
- Choice B: Hearing test is not necessary for a client starting atorvastatin.
- Choice C: Papanicolaou test is a cervical cancer screening test and not relevant in this scenario.
- Choice D: Dental examination is unrelated to atorvastatin use and baseline monitoring.
In summary, liver function tests are crucial due to the potential liver-related side effects of atorvastatin, making it the appropriate baseline examination in this case.