"My legs feel weak and achy."
A serious adverse effect of this medication is muscle injury, which can progress
to severe myositis. The client should report any unusual onset of muscle pain or
tenderness to the provider immediately.
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking simvastatin to treat hyperlipidemia.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an adverse effect of the
medication that should be reported to the provider immediately?
Mineralocorticoids maintain electrolyte and fluid balance
Mineralocorticoids (specifically aldosterone) are necessary for the regulation of
fluid and electrolyte balance (particularly for sodium, potassium, and water).
Addison's disease results in a deficiency of cortisol and aldosterone production
and requires supplementation with glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.
Fludrocortisone is the only mineralocorticoid available