Which patient condition indicates that drug therapy for hypothyroidism is effective?
a. The patient is thirsty.
b. The patient's weight has been the same for 3 weeks.
c. The patient's total white blood cell count is 6000 cells/mm3.
d. The patient has had a daily bowel movement for the past 8 days.
ANS: D
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