Question

question 13
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a patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed. how long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patient’s tsh?
1 week
2 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks

Explanation:

After starting thyroid - hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism, it takes time for the body's feedback - control system to adjust and for TSH levels to reach a new equilibrium. Generally, 8 weeks is the recommended waiting period before checking TSH.

Answer:

C. 8 weeks