Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
Correct answer
B,C,E
Rationale
B. Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to weight gain due to reduced calorie burning. C. Regular TSH and T4 tests monitor levothyroxine effectiveness, guiding dose adjustments. E. A high-fiber diet prevents constipation, a common complication from slowed gastrointestinal motility. A. Treatment is lifelong, not temporary, making this misleading. D. Increased perspiration is a hyperthyroidism symptom, not hypothyroidism.