Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
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
A
Rationale
Atorvastatin reduces LDL cholesterol, a primary risk factor for coronary artery disease, making lowered LDL levels the key indicator of effectiveness.