A client has hypothyroidism and has been started on levothyroxine (Synthroid).Which assessment finding leads the nurse to conclude that the treatment 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.The other assessment findings do not give any indication as to whether treatment is successful.

A Client Has Hypothyroidism and Has Been Started on Levothyroxine