A Client Has Hypothyroidism and Has Been Started on Levothyroxine

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client has hypothyroidism and has been started on levothyroxine (Synthroid) .Which assessment finding leads the nurse to conclude that the treatment is effective?

• A) Thirst is recognized and the client drinks fluids appropriately.
• B) Weight has been the same for 3 weeks.
• C) Total white blood cell count is 6000 cells/mm³.
• D) Heart rate is 70 beats/min and regular.

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Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of all the DNA sequences that code for its physical and physiological traits.

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Microevolution

The process of evolution over a short period that results in changes in gene frequency within a population, leading to slight adaptations or shifts.

Allele Frequencies

The proportion of all copies of a given gene variant (allele) present in a particular population.