A child diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism is being dismissed from the NICU.What information should the nurse plan to teach the parents?
A) Avoid foods such as fish, milk, or meat-based broth soups.
B) The correct dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid) is 10-15 mg/kg/day.
C) The Correct dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid) is 10-15 mg/kg/day.
D) Regular eye examinations should be undertaken every 6 months.

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The treatment for congenital hypothyroidism is Synthroid,the dose of which is 10-15 mg/kg/day.The other dose is too high.Avoiding fish,milk,and meat-based broths is part of the diet for homocystinuria.Regular eye exams are not part of the treatment plan for hypothyroidism.

A Child Diagnosed with Congenital Hypothyroidism Is Being Dismissed from the NICU.What