The health care provider prescribes levothyroxine (Synthroid) for a patient with hypothyroidism. After teaching regarding this drug, the nurse determines that further instruction is needed when the...

The health care provider prescribes levothyroxine (Synthroid) for a patient with hypothyroidism. After teaching regarding this drug, the nurse determines that further instruction is needed when the patient says

a. “I can expect the medication dose may need to be adjusted.”

b. “I only need to take this drug until my symptoms are improved.”

c. “I can expect to return to normal function with the use of this drug.”

d. “I will report any chest pain or difficulty breathing to the doctor right away.”