A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving gemfibrozil. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?

Choice A rationale Dependent edema is not a common adverse effect of gemfibrozil. It is more commonly associated with other conditions such as heart failure. Choice B rationale Muscle tenderness is a known adverse effect of gemfibrozil. It can indicate myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, which are serious conditions that require medical attention. Choice C rationale Tremors are not a common adverse effect of gemfibrozil. They are more commonly associated with neurological conditions or other medications. Choice D rationale Hyperkalemia is not a common adverse effect of gemfibrozil. It is more commonly associated with medications that affect renal function or potassium balance.