A patient taking levothyroxine reports palpitations and weight loss. The nurse should assess for:
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Correct answer: Overtreatment causing iatrogenic hyperthyroidism
Symptoms of tachycardia and weight loss suggest overtreatment of thyroid hormone leading to a hypermetabolic state mimicking hyperthyroidism.
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