A client has been diagnosed with a skin infection.The infective organism has been identified as MRSA,and daptomycin (Cubicin)IV has been prescribed.If this client complains of muscle pain,what will be the priority nursing intervention?

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Muscle pain is a potential adverse effect of daptomycin, and it can lead to rhabdomyolysis, which is a severe condition characterized by the breakdown of muscle fibers and the release of their contents into the bloodstream. As a result, obtaining a blood specimen for creatine phosphokinase (CPK, also known as creatine kinase) is the priority nursing intervention because it can help to detect rhabdomyolysis early and prevent complications. The other options are not appropriate because placing the affected extremity in a resting position or applying a warm compress may not alleviate the muscle pain or prevent rhabdomyolysis, and encouraging the client to exercise can worsen the condition.

A Client Has Been Diagnosed with a Skin Infection