Before R.M. leaves the clinic, she asks how she will know whether the medication is "doing its
job." Outline simple expected outcomes for R.M.
What will be an ideal response?
R.M should understand it will take 4-6 weeks for the blood level of Synthroid to be adequate to
demonstrate significant changes in hormone levels. Symptoms might persist for the same amount of
time. Her goals are to gradually increase her activity tolerance over 2 to 3 months, achieve a bowel
pattern that was typical before the onset of illness, maintain body temperature of approximately
98.6 ° F (37 ° C), gradually decrease body weight, improve mental function, improve skin color, and
lessen dryness.
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