A patient is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) for hypothyroidism. Which statement should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?
a. "If you do not take your medication, you will retain water and begin to see swelling in your feet and legs."
b. "Cushing's syndrome is a complication of severe hypothyroidism, so you need to take this medication regularly."
c. "Thyrotoxicosis results from too little thyroid hormone, so you should monitor your temperature every day."
d. "Worsening hypothyroidism can result in a condition called myxedema coma, so it is important to take this medication."
ANS: D
If a patient does not take medication to correct hypothyroidism, worsening hypothyroidism will occur, which can lead to myxedema coma. A. Fluid excess is not directly related to hypothyroidism. C. Thyrotoxicosis occurs with too much, not too little, thyroid hormone. B. Cushing's syndrome is caused by deficient cortisol, not thyroid hormone.
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