Which Precaution Is Most Important for the Nurse to Teach

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach a patient who is newly prescribed a thyroid hormone replacement drug?

• A) "Avoid taking fiber supplements while on this drug."
• B) "Be sure to take this drug at the same time every day."
• C) "Weigh yourself daily and keep a record of these weights."
• D) "Do not increase the dose without your prescriber's knowledge."

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