A Client with Thyroid Disorders

The client diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which assessment data would support that the client is not taking enough medication  

Which complication should the nurse assess for in the elderly client newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism who has been prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid)  

The client with hyperthyroidism is administered radioactive iodine (1-131). Which intervention should the nurse implement  

Explain that the medication will destroy the thyroid gland completely. 

Instruct the client to avoid close contact with children for 1 week. 

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