The nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism who has a new prescription for methimizole (Tapazole), an antithyroid drug. With which patient statement does the nurse recognize that the patient needs additional teaching? “I need to have my thyroid blood levels monitored periodically:” “This drug may take several weeks before working effectively.” “If I feel depressed or more tired than usual, I will notify my healthcare provider:”
[Answered]: The nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed…
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