Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Full-length
The clinic nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about levothyroxine, which the health care provider has prescribed for newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. Which statement made by the client indicates that further teaching is needed?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Antacids reduce levothyroxine absorption, requiring further teaching. Blood monitoring , lifelong use , and morning dosing are correct.