A 19-year-old student was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and has started thyroid replacement therapy with levothyroxine (Synthroid).After 1 week,she called the clinic to report that she does not feel better.Which response from the nurse is correct?

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The full therapeutic effects of levothyroxine may not occur for 3 to 4 weeks, so it is not uncommon for patients to not feel better after only 1 week of treatment. Option A is incorrect as surgery is not typically indicated for hypothyroidism. Option C is a possibility, but it cannot be assumed without further investigation. Option D is not supported by evidence, as diet is not typically a significant factor in levothyroxine absorption.

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