A client has been taking thyroid hormone replacement for several years.On today's clinic visit,the nurse remarks that the client has lost 20 pounds.The client states,"I was getting fat,so I started taking an extra thyroid pill every day or so." How should the nurse respond? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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The nurse should inform the client that it is not safe to adjust the dosage of the thyroid medication without consulting their healthcare provider first. The nurse should also remind the client to follow the dosage instructions exactly as written to ensure safe and effective treatment. It is not appropriate to make light of the situation (A) or offer to increase the number of refills without further evaluation by the healthcare provider (C). It is not necessary for the nurse to ask for a prescription for themselves (E).

A Client Has Been Taking Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Several