Question

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the client has just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and is to be started on thyroid replacement therapy. what important instruction must the nurse be sure to give the client that will affect their eating habits?
take the medication at bedtime with a snack
take the medication with meals.
take the medication on an empty stomach.
take the medication with milk.

Explanation:

Thyroid replacement therapy medications (like levothyroxine) are best absorbed on an empty stomach. Taking them with food (including snacks, meals, or milk) can interfere with absorption. Taking at bedtime with a snack may lead to less - than - optimal absorption. Taking with meals or milk can also reduce the absorption of the thyroid hormone.

Answer:

Take the medication on an empty stomach.