A patient, newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, is anxious to begin her drug regimen. What should the nurse's instructions relative to hormone replacement include?
a. "Be certain that no dose is skipped."
b. "Be sure and take these drugs just before bedtime."
c. "Know the signs and symptoms of hyper-thyroidism."
d. "You will be able to notice the benefits of thyroid replacement therapy right away."
C
Overdosing on the thyroid replacement medication will lead to signs and symptoms of hyper-thyroidism. The medication is best taken every morning so as not to unduly interrupt sleep pat-terns.
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