The nurse administers the initial dose of levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) to a 76-year-old. Which of the following signs would indicate a complication?
A) Anorexia
B) Cold intolerance
C) Constipation
D) Tachycardia
D
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Initially, thyroid replacement is prescribed at a low dose and gradually increased under close supervision to prevent cardiac complications. Anorexia, cold intolerance, and constipation are all symptoms of hypothyroidism, the condition which this medicine is to treat.
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