During initial therapy with levothyroxine, the most common reactions a nurse might observe in a client include which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Elevated body temperature
B) Weight loss
C) Tachycardia
D) Hypotension
E) Insomnia
Ans: A, B, C, E
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During initial therapy with levothyroxine, the most common reactions a nurse would observe are signs of overdose and hyperthyroidism, which include increased metabolism; heat intolerance; elevated body temperature; weight loss; tachycardia; hypertension; nervousness; anxiety; insomnia; exophthalmos; flushed, warm, moist skin; thinning hair; goiter; and irregular or scant menses.
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