LPN about her conversation with patient

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M.K. is a 33-year-old female who has been treated for hypothyroidism for the past four years. She currently takes levothyroxine 75 mcg PO per day. One week ago, the nurse practitioner increased her dose from 50 mcg to 75 mcg PO per day because her TSH was elevated. The patient called the clinic today complaining of her "heart feeling fluttery." You overhear the licensed practical nurse telling the patient to stop taking the extra dose and to make an appointment with the receptionist.

1. Speaking directly to the LPN, list with bullets, 3 items with details you would address/discuss with the LPN about her conversation with the patient?

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