Multiple Choice
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and has started thyroid replacement therapy with levothyroxine (Synthroid) .After 1 week,the patient tells the nurse that she feels no better.The nurse would best tell the patient that
A) she will probably require surgery for a cure.
B) levothyroxine does not reach its peak effect for several months.
C) she probably did not take her medication as instructed.
D) her diet may be causing absorption problems.
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