A 38-year-old woman with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism was…

A 38-year-old woman with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism was started on levothyroxine (Synthroid) 100 μg daily. Six weeks later, she returns for a follow-up evaluation. Her laboratory results reveal a low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level of 0.4 mIU/L (normal range: 0.5–2.5 mIU/L) and a high T3 and T4 levels. Which action should the nurse expect the healthcare provider to take based on these findings?

A 65-year-old patient with a history of diverticulosis is ho…

A 65-year-old patient with a history of diverticulosis is hospitalized with acute diverticulitis. The patient presents with left lower quadrant abdominal pain, low-grade fever, and altered bowel habits. In planning discharge teaching to prevent a recurrence of diverticulitis, which statement should the nurse include to address the underlying cause of the condition (to prevent more diverticula from forming)?