The patient, newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, seems very anxious to begin her drug regimen. The nurse's instructions include:
1. "Be certain that no dose is skipped."
2. "If a dose is skipped one day, double the dose the next day."
3. "Know the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism."
4. "You will be able to notice the benefits of thyroid replacement therapy right away."
3
Her enthusiasm may lead her to overdose on the thyroid replacement pills. She needs to be aware of the proper prescription and the reasons for following the prescribed dosage.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 989
OBJ: 3 TOP: Thyroid Replacement Therapy
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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