A patient has been given an antithyroid drug called propylthiouracil. What appropriate nursing implementations should be included?
a. Using special radioactive precautions for her urine for the first 24 hours
b. Monitoring her vital signs and withholding the medications if her pulse is greater than 100 beats/min
c. Teaching her to watch for and report any signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism or infections
d. Keeping her on a low-calorie, low-protein diet
C
The drug targets the thyroid gland to slow its function. Thionamides may cause suppression of neutrophils leading to a lowered resistance.
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