77. A community health nurse is educating a patient about potential side effects of a new statin medication. The patient reports experiencing muscle pain. What is the medicinal nursing action?
A.
Tell them it's normal
B.
Advise the patient to contact their healthcare provider immediately, as muscle pain can indicate a serious side effect (rhabdomyolysis)
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C.
Advise them to take more statin
D.
Tell them to take pain relievers only
📖 Additional Information
Tell them it's normal
Advise the patient to contact their healthcare provider immediately, as muscle pain can indicate a serious side effect (rhabdomyolysis)
