10. A patient is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroidl) for hypothyroidism. Which

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10. A patient is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroidl) for hypothyroidism. Which statement should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication? a. "If you do not take your medication, you will retain water and begin to see swelling in your feet and legs." "Cushing's syndrome is a complication of severe hypothyroidism, so you need to take this medication regularly." b. c. "Thyrotoxicosis results from too little thyroid hormone, so you should monitor your d. "Worsening hypothyroidism can result in a condition called myxedema coma, so it is temperature every day." 93 important to take this medication."

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Option d is the correct answer. When a patient is prescribed levothyroxine for hypothyroidism , nurse should explain the importance of complaince with the medication. Levothyroxine should be taken in empty stomach. Worsening hypothyroidism can result in a condition called myxedema coma , so it is important to take this medication. This should be explained to the patient.

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