A client is receiving atorvastatin. The nurse would be alert to ...

[erika]

A client is receiving atorvastatin. The nurse would be alert to client complaints of which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Headache
  B) Sedation
  C) Insomnia
  D) Diarrhea
  E) Constipation

Question 2

A client is receiving mannitol as treatment to promote diuresis in acute renal failure. The nurse would expect to administer the drug by which route?
 
  A) Intramuscularly
  B) Subcutaneously
  C) Intravenously
  D) Orally

[akudia]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). Adverse reactions of statins include headache, dizziness, insomnia, flatulence, abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, and nausea.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Mannitol is administered intravenously. It is not given intramuscularly, subcutaneously, or orally.

[erika]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[cam1229]

Gracias!