A nurse who provides care at a long-term care facility is preparing to administer a resident's scheduled dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid). What assessment should the nurse perform prior to administration?
A) Level of consciousness and orientation
B) Oxygen saturation level
C) Heart rate
D) Respiratory rate
C
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Regular monitoring of blood pressure and pulse is essential in older adults receiving Synthroid. As a general rule, levothyroxine should not be given if the resting heart rate is more than 100 beats per minute.
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