A 65-year-old man has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and…

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A 65-yeаr-оld mаn hаs been diagnоsed with hypоthyroidism and will be starting levothyroxine (Synthroid) therapy. He has a history of cardiovascular disease and had two coronary stents inserted 2 years ago, with no problems since that time. He is usually active, but states that lately he has felt tired with no energy to take his usual walks or work around the house. He has been instructed to take the medication in the morning, 1 hour before breakfast, and to return to the clinic in 4 weeks to check his TSH levels. The nurse recognizes that, based on the patient's history and new medication regimen, he is currently as risk for side effects/complications, especially __________. __________, and __________, which must be included in the patient teaching.

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