Start treatment of hypothyroidism with levothyroxine

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A 65-year-old client in the clinic is to start treatment of hypothyroidism with levothyroxine (Synthroid). The clinic nurse is teaching the patient the adverse effects of the medication that should be reported to the doctor. What should the nurse include?

"Buffalo hump" and dry, scratchy feeling eyes High blood sugar and high urine output Rapid heart rate and/or palpitations Slow heart rate and dizziness when standing up.

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