A child diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism is being dismissed from the NICU. What information should the nurse plan to teach the parents?
A.
Avoid foods such as fish, milk, or meat-based broth soups.
B.
The correct dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid) is 10-15 mg/kg/day.
C.
The correct dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid) is 10-15 ?g/kg/day.
D.
Regular eye examinations should be undertaken every 6 months.
ANS: C
The treatment for congenital hypothyroidism is Synthroid, the dose of which is 10-15 μg/kg/day. The other dose is too high. Avoiding fish, milk, and meat-based broths is part of the diet for homocystinuria. Regular eye exams are not part of the treatment plan for hypothyroidism.
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