A  55-year-old male client is newly diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. 

Question Answered step-by-step A  55-year-old male client is newly diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. The laboratory results included TSH, 22 mIu/L (normal range: <7 mIu/L); T4, 3.5 mcg/d (normal range: 5 to12 mcg/dL); Total T3, 75 mcg/dL (normal range: 80 to 220 mcg/dL); Free T4 or FT4, 0.5 mcg/dL (normal range: 0.7 to 2.0 mcg/dL); Free T3, 1.7 mcg/dL (normal range: 2.3 to 4.2 mcg/dL). The vital signs are T, 97° F; BP, 92/50 mm Hg; HR (Apical pulse), 58 beats/minute and regular; RR, 12 breaths/minute.He stated recently he noticed constipation and that his weight has increased another 3 lb despite eating very little because he has no appetite. He also stated that he is so tired he has trouble staying awake at work. He has problems remembering important things to do during the day. He also feels like he has an unusual quick temper toward others. He has a mask like face and periorbital edema, and the tongue is slightly enlarged. The client's feet and hands are puffy and cold to touch. He wants to know how to manage hypothyroidism and more about the new medication, levothyroxine (Synthroid).a. Explain the nursing management needed for the client.b. Explain the client education needed for a client receiving levothyroxine.Hello this question is related to Hypothyroidism. I need an expert to help me with this. Thanks in advance. Health Science Science Nursing NURS 346 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)