Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 617 of 2368
A client with diabetes mellitus is starting levothyroxine. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
- Monitor blood glucose closely because glycemic control may worsen
- Reduce the dose of the antidiabetic medication to prevent hypoglycemia
- Stop checking blood glucose after the first week of the new drug
- Expect the blood glucose to fall sharply during the first few days
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Correct answer: Monitor blood glucose closely because glycemic control may worsen
Levothyroxine may worsen glycemic control and increase the need for higher doses of antidiabetic medication.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: Thyroid Replacement Medication. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026