A client taking atorvastatin develops an increased serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) level. The nurse should assess the client for the onset of which problem?

A. Excessive bruising: While statins can rarely affect platelet function, leading to bruising, this is not commonly associated with elevated creatine kinase (CK) levels. Bruising is more indicative of coagulation issues rather than muscle injury.B. Muscle tenderness: Elevated CK levels in a client taking atorvastatin suggest muscle injury, such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. Muscle tenderness, pain, or weakness are hallmark symptoms of these conditions. Prompt assessment is crucial, as continued statin use in the presence of muscle damage can lead to serious complications, including kidney failure .C. Nausea and vomiting: These symptoms are nonspecific and can result from various causes. While they may occur in rhabdomyolysis, they are not primary indicators and should be considered in the broader clinical context.D. Peripheral edema: Swelling in the extremities is not a typical sign of statin-induced muscle injury. It is more commonly associated with cardiac, renal, or hepatic conditions.