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An Older Adult Patient Is Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism

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An older adult patient is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The initial free T4 level is 0.5 mg/dL,and the TSH level is 8 microunits/mL. The prescriber orders levothyroxine [Levothroid] 100 mcg/day PO. What will the nurse do?


A) Administer the medication as ordered.
B) Contact the provider to discuss giving the levothyroxine IV.
C) Request an order to give desiccated thyroid (Armour Thyroid) .
D) Suggest that the provider lower the dose.

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