A Client with High Cholesterol Is Beginning Treatment with Simvastatin

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client with high cholesterol is beginning treatment with simvastatin (Zocor) .What priority instruction does the nurse give this client?

• A) "Increase your intake of dietary fiber to minimize constipation."
• B) "Take this drug on an empty stomach to promote absorption."
• C) "Report any muscle tenderness to your health care provider."
• D) "You may experience flushing of the skin with this medication."

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