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The nurse is reviewing the client's laboratory values. Which serum laboratory value indicates to the nurse that a prescription for atorvastatin is having the desired effect for a client at risk for coronary artery disease?

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Rationale: Atorvastatin lowers LDL cholesterol, reducing coronary artery disease risk. Decreased LDL levels indicate effectiveness. HDL, PT, and CK are not primary measures of atorvastatin’s therapeutic effect.

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