A client recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism returns to see the prescriber.The client has been taking levothyroxine (Levothroid),100 mcg per day.The client tells the nurse that they feel anxious,that they are having trouble sleeping,and that they have lost 10 pounds.Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate the client to have?

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The symptoms described by the client, such as anxiety, trouble sleeping, and weight loss, are indicative of hyperthyroidism. These symptoms can occur if the dose of levothyroxine is too high, leading to an overactive thyroid state.

A Client Recently Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism Returns to See the Prescriber.The