Which finding for a patient who has hypothyroidism and hypertension indicates that the nurse should contact the health care provider before administering levothyroxine (Synthroid) ?
A) Increased thyroxine (T4) level
B) Blood pressure 112/62 mm Hg
C) Distant and difficult to hear heart sounds
D) Elevated thyroid stimulating hormone level
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