Which Is the Priority Action of the Nurse When Caring

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which is the priority action of the nurse when caring for a client receiving a statin with elevated creatine kinase (CK) levels?

• A) Hold the prescription and obtain another creatine kinase (CK) level in 6 hours.
• B) Administer the prescription and continue to assess for muscle pain.
• C) Administer the prescription and obtain another creatine kinase (CK) level in 6 hours.
• D) Hold the prescription and notify the healthcare provider.

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