A young mother brings her new baby, diagnosed with
A young mother brings her new baby, diagnosed with
A young mother brings her new baby, diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism, to the clinic so she can learn how to administer levothyroxine. The nurse should include which of the following instructions? a. Crush the medication and place it in a full bottle of formula to disguise the taste. b. Administer the medication every other day. c. Use an oral dispenser syringe or nipple to give the crushed medication mixed with a small amount of formula. d. Tell the mother that the medication will not be needed after the age of 7.