The client presents to the clinic on a day that is above nor…
The client presents to the clinic on a day that is above normal temperatures in the summer. The assessment reveals:    ObjectiveDressed in layers with a bulky sweater and thick socks.Slow movement.Weight gain of 5 pounds in 3 months.Skin cool and dry to touch.Thick, brittle nails.Dry, sparse, coarse hair.       The client’s labs demonstrate hypothyroid disease. The client is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which teaching point is important for the nurse to include?