Jane Farmington, 72 years old, has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and started on thyroid replacement therapy. What are the nursing considerations for an older adult who has been started on thyroid replacement therapy?
a. Schedule Mrs. Farmington for weekly blood glucose levels
b. Schedule Mrs. Farmington for weekly blood glucose levels, and encourage her to do daily self-blood glucose monitoring
c. Schedule Mrs. Farmington for a CBC and electrolyte level within 1 month, and teach her the signs and symptoms of infection
d. Schedule Mrs. Farmington for a drug blood level done in 4 weeks, and teach her how to monitor her heart rate
D
Thyroid replacement therapy is monitored by drug levels to ensure that the older person is receiving the appropriate dose of thyroxine. Responses A, B, and C are incorrect for an older adult receiving thyroid replacement therapy.
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