A Client Has Been Taking Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Several

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client has been taking thyroid hormone replacement for several years. On today's clinic visit, the nurse remarks that the client has lost 20 pounds. The client states, "I was getting fat, so I started taking an extra thyroid pill every day or so." How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Well, it certainly is working for you."
• B) "You should follow the dosage instructions for your thyroid medication exactly as written."
• C) "I'll ask your physician to increase the number of refills on your prescription."
• D) "That could be dangerous to your health."
• E) "I may ask the doctor to write a prescription for me."

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