The client has hypothyroidism and is treated with levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse plans to do medication education. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
1. Monitor daily weights.
2. Assess for decreased appetite.
3. Assess weekly serum blood levels.
4. Assess for altered sleep patterns.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Weights can be monitored on a weekly, not daily, basis with clients receiving levothyroxine (Synthroid)..
Rationale 2: The appetite tends to increase, not decrease, with clients receiving levothyroxine (Synthroid).
Rationale 3: Serum blood levels are not required on a weekly basis with clients receiving levothyroxine (Synthroid).
Rationale 4: Insomnia is an adverse effect of levothyroxine (Synthroid); altered sleep patterns must be assessed.
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