The nurse is instructing an older adult client about atorvastatin (Lipitor)to treat elevated cholesterol.Which side effects should the nurse advise the client to report to the healthcare provider?
A) Headaches and nausea
B) Muscle pain and weakness
C) Bruising and excessive bleeding
D) Shortness of breath and coughing

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A) Side effects of statin drugs, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), include liver inflammation, elevated enzymes, and muscle pain and weakness. Clients are to be advised to report these symptoms while on these medications. The other symptoms are unrelated to statin drugs.
B) Side effects of statin drugs, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), include liver inflammation, elevated enzymes, and muscle pain and weakness. Clients are to be advised to report these symptoms while on these medications. The other symptoms are unrelated to statin drugs.
C) Side effects of statin drugs, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), include liver inflammation, elevated enzymes, and muscle pain and weakness. Clients are to be advised to report these symptoms while on these medications. The other symptoms are unrelated to statin drugs.
D) Side effects of statin drugs, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), include liver inflammation, elevated enzymes, and muscle pain and weakness. Clients are to be advised to report these symptoms while on these medications. The other symptoms are unrelated to statin drugs.

The Nurse Is Instructing an Older Adult Client About Atorvastatin