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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine (T4) about thyrotoxicosis. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following findings?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Fever. Thyrotoxicosis is a condition characterized by excessive thyroid hormone levels, leading to symptoms such as increased metabolism and body temperature, which can manifest as fever. The client should monitor and report fever as it may indicate worsening of the condition. Weight gain (
A) is not typically associated with thyrotoxicosis, as it usually causes weight loss. Bradycardia (
B) is a symptom of hypothyroidism, not thyrotoxicosis. Drowsiness (
D) is also not a common symptom of thyrotoxicosis, which is more likely to cause insomnia or restlessness.

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