Question

A client who was prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one month ago calls the triage nurse at the clinic complaining of muscle pain and weakness in his legs. Which statement reflects the correct drug-specific teaching the nurse should provide to this client?

A) "This is a common side effect, and it will likely improve with time."
B) "You should stop taking the medication immediately and come to the clinic."
C) "Muscle pain is expected, but weakness is not related to the medication."
D) "Increase your intake of grapefruit juice to counteract these symptoms."

Answer 1

The nurse should inform the client that muscle pain is expected with the medication, but weakness is not a common side effect.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct drug-specific teaching the nurse should provide to this client is mentioned in option C: 'Muscle pain is expected, but weakness is not related to the medication.' Atorvastatin (Lipitor) belongs to a class of medications called statins, which can cause muscle pain as a common side effect. However, muscle weakness is not typically associated with this medication.