Case #2; Jeanine has been dieting and exercise and trying unsuccessfully to lose weight. She states she feels cold and t

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Case #2; Jeanine has been dieting and exercise
and trying unsuccessfully to lose weight. She states she feels
cold and tired all the time and is discouraged she is not losing
more weight. Her nutritional counselor suggests that Jeanine
speak to her physician to have her thyroid levels checked.
What symptoms of low thyroid function did this patient
demonstrate? What are other symptoms of low thyroid function -list
below:
What diagnostic blood tests will confirm the diagnosis? What
are the normal levels?
Jeanine’s health care provider orders Levothyroxine.
Explain the action of this medication given to treat hypothyroid
disease.
How will blood tests be used to follow and evaluate the
effect of this medication?
Jeanine is upset when she is told she will have to take this
medication for life. How will you explain to her why
she will need to continue to take it?