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?

Name: An older adult patient is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The initial free T 4 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?
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An Older Adult Patient Is Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism