The Nurse Is Evaluating a Client Who Is Receiving a Thyroid

question 46

Multiple Choice

The nurse is evaluating a client who is receiving a thyroid hormone supplement. The client's TSH level has gone down, and the T3 and T4 levels have increased. How does the nurse interpret these results?

• A) The TSH, T3, and T4 all should have increased.
• B) A decrease in the TSH is undesirable.
• C) An increase in the T3 and T4 is undesirable.
• D) A decrease in the TSH is desirable.

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