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A client with a history of hypothyroidism has accidentally been taking double her prescribed dose of levothyroxine. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect due to an excess of this medication?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Excess levothyroxine causes hyperthyroid symptoms like nervousness and tachycardia (
B). Weight gain and lethargy (
A) indicate hypothyroidism. Facial puffiness and constipation (
C) are hypothyroid symptoms. Hypotension and cold intolerance (
D) are associated with hypothyroidism, not excess levothyroxine.

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