A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid)for hypothyroidism.Which assessment finding should alert the nurse that the medication therapy is effective?

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Hypothyroidism decreases body functioning and can result in effects such as bradycardia,confusion,and constipation.If a client's heart rate is bradycardic while on thyroid hormone replacement,this is an indicator that the replacement may not be adequate.Conversely,a heart rate above 100 beats/min may indicate that the client is receiving too much of the thyroid hormone.Thirst,fluid intake,weight,and white blood cell count do not represent a therapeutic response to this medication.

A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid)for