Question

a client prescribed a statin and gemfibrozil for hyperlipidemia reports an onset of muscle pain and weakness. which assessment is most important for the nurse to evaluate?

a bowel function.

b serum liver enzymes.

c t3 and t4 blood levels.

d peripheral sensation.

Explanation:

Statins and gemfibrozil (used for hyperlipidemia) can cause drug - drug interactions that increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) and liver toxicity. Serum liver enzymes (like ALT, AST) are important markers to assess liver function and can also be elevated in cases of muscle breakdown - related complications. Bowel function (A) is not related to the side effects of these drugs. T3 and T4 (C) are related to thyroid function, not these medications. Peripheral sensation (D) is not a primary assessment for the side effects of statins and gemfibrozil. So the most important assessment is serum liver enzymes.

Answer:

B. Serum liver enzymes.