A pregnant client is receiving treatment for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to see?

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Propylthiouracil (PTU) is the preferred medication for treating hyperthyroidism in pregnant clients, as it has less risk of causing birth defects compared to methimazole. Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism. Radioactive iodine is contraindicated in pregnancy due to potential harm to the developing fetus.

A Pregnant Client Is Receiving Treatment for Hyperthyroidism