A 19-Year-Old University Student Has Been Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and Has

question 9

Multiple Choice

A 19-year-old university student has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and has started thyroid replacement therapy with levothyroxine (Synthroid) .After 1 week,she tells the nurse that she feels no better.What is the nurse's best response to the patient?

• A)She will probably require surgery for a cure.
• B)Levothyroxine does not reach peak effect for several months.
• C)She probably did not take her medication as instructed.
• D)Her diet may be causing absorption problems.

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