Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
The nurse is reviewing the client's laboratory values. Which serum laboratory value indicates to the nurse that a prescription for atorvastatin is having the desired effect for a client at risk for coronary artery disease?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Atorvastatin lowers LDL cholesterol, reducing coronary artery disease risk. Decreased LDL levels indicate effectiveness. HDL, CK, and PT are not primary measures of atorvastatinÔÇÖs therapeutic effect.