Author Question: When teaching a client about his prescribed levothyroxine therapy, the nurse determines that the ... (Read 59 times)

imowrer · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When teaching a client about his prescribed levothyroxine therapy, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client states that he will contact his primary health care provider if which of the following occur? Select all that apply.

A) Constipation
B) Palpitations
C) Excessive diaphoresis
D) Significant weight changes
E) Chest pain

Question 2

During ongoing assessment the nurse should observe a client taking levothyroxine for which of the following indicating a therapeutic response? Select all that apply.

A) Weight loss
B) Mild diuresis
C) Increased appetite
D) Increased mental activity
E) Decreased pulse rate

Kdiggy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D, E
Feedback:
The client taking levothyroxine should contact his primary health care provider if any of the following occur: headache, nervousness, palpitations, diarrhea, excessive diaphoresis, heat intolerance, chest pain, increased pulse rate, significant weight changes, or any unusual physical change or event.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D
Feedback:
Signs of therapeutic response to levothyroxine include weight loss; mild diuresis; increased appetite; increased pulse rate; decreased puffiness of face, hands, and feet; and client report of increased mental activity and increased sense of well-being.