A 54-year-old female patient with a history of hypothyroidis…

A 54-year-old female patient with a history of hypothyroidism presents to the clinic for a follow-up. She has been taking levothyroxine 100 mcg daily. Her recent labs show a TSH of 8.2 mIU/L (normal: 0.4–4.0 mIU/L) and a free T4 that is slightly below the reference range. She reports persistent fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?

Please make sure you are prepared before taking this test an…

Please make sure you are prepared before taking this test and that you have studied well. Here are some suggestions for studying:Review the chapter reviews and study materials in Blackboard.Read and review the textbook available in Cengage.Use the flash cards available in your Blackboard course to test your memory.

A nurse is teaching a patient who has been prescribed NSAIDs…

A nurse is teaching a patient who has been prescribed NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) for long-term pain management. The nurse should emphasize that which of the following potential side effects is the most common and serious concern with chronic NSAIDs use?