Question

A patient recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse should include which of the following in his teaching plan? select all that apply.

A. Do not take with antacid.
B. Take at bedtime.
C. Take at meal time.
D Take early in the morning on an empty stomach.

Answer 1

The nurse should include in the teaching plan to not take levothyroxine with antacid and take it on an empty stomach.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the teaching plan for a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism and prescribed levothyroxine, the nurse should include the following:

1. Do not take with antacid: Antacids can reduce the absorption of levothyroxine, so it should be taken separately from antacid medications.
2. Take on an empty stomach: Levothyroxine should be taken early in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before eating.