The nurse instructing caregivers about the administration of L-thyroxine will tell the caregivers to do which of the following?
a. Mix the medicine with a citrus juice before administration.
b. Give the medicine with the meal itself.
c. Give the medicine 30 to 60 minutes prior to a meal.
d. Give the medicine with only a few sips of water.
C
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A Incorrect. Instructing caregivers about the administration of L-thyroxine, the nurse will not tell the caregivers to mix the medicine with a citrus juice before administration.
B Incorrect. Instructing caregivers about the administration of L-thyroxine, the nurse will not tell the caregivers to give the medicine with the meal itself.
C Correct. Instructing caregivers about the administration of L-thyroxine, the nurse will tell the caregivers the importance of daily medication given 30-60 minutes prior to a meal to optimize its absorption.
D Incorrect. Instructing caregivers about the administration of L-thyroxine, the nurse will not tell the caregivers to give the medicine with only a few sips of water.
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