A nurse is assessing a client who is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse understands that this drug is prescribed to treat the thyroid condition associated with which of the following symptoms? Select all that apply
A) Nervousness
B) Anorexia
C) Coarse hair
D) Cold intolerance
E) Tachycardia
Ans: B, C, D
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Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism manifested by anorexia, coarse hair, cold intolerance, lethargy, and bradycardia.
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a. Analyze the physical requirements necessary for doing specific jobs within the workplace
b. Collaborate with the legal consultant to ensure that the employer cannot be held responsible for the employee's injury
c. Facilitate appropriate equipment or process changes necessary for the employee to be able to engage in temporary work functions
d. Implement and monitor the employee's health to prevent adverse health effects from the injury
e. Negotiate with workers' compensation to gradually decrease benefits to encourage the employee to return to employment as soon as possible
f. Collaborate with the primary care provider to identify potential barriers in the employee's return-to-work process
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