A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism received a prescription for a thyroid drug.In addition to assessing for hypersensitivity and myocardial infarction,for what should the nurse also assess before administering the thyroid drug?
A) Infections
B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Lupus erythematosus
D) Adrenal insufficiency
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