NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question

The nurse reinforces teaching for a client taking atorvastatin to call the health care provider if experiencing which symptom associated with a serious adverse effect of the medication?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Muscle aches may indicate myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, serious atorvastatin side effects requiring immediate attention. Diarrhea, headaches, and numbness are less specific or unrelated.

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