Question

A nurse is caring for a female client with hypothyroidism. the client is extremely upset about her altered physical appearance. she doesn't want to take her medication because she doesn't believe it's doing any good. what should the nurse do

Answer 1

Tell the client she will soon experience improvement in her looks as the medication corrects her hormone deficiency.-rationale: telling the client that shell soon experience improvement is supportive and encouraging and offers direction in a way that motivates her to take her medication consistently. Telling the client that she looks fine and that shell soon feel better discount the feelings shes currently experiencing. Advising the client to accept herself is parental and direct at a time when the client needs support and understanding.