A home health nurse is reviewing treatment goals with a client who has diabetes mellitus.
The nurse should evaluate which of the following laboratory tests to determine effective long- term management of blood glucose levels?

A. Levothyroxine is a medication used to treat hypothyroidism by replacing or supplementing thyroid hormone. It is not typically associated with decreased blood pressure.

B. Weight loss can be an indicator that levothyroxine therapy is effective in treating hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism often leads to weight gain, and successful treatment with levothyroxine can help reverse this trend.

C. Levothyroxine therapy primarily targets thyroid hormone levels and is not directly associated with decreased inflammation.

D. Seizures are not typically associated with hypothyroidism or its treatment with levothyroxine.

The effectiveness of levothyroxine is primarily assessed by monitoring thyroid function tests and clinical symptoms such as weight loss, improved energy levels, and resolution of hypothyroid symptoms.

A. Sputum culture is used to diagnose active tuberculosis but is not typically used for routine screening of asymptomatic individuals.

B. Chest x-ray can detect active tuberculosis or its complications but is not typically used for routine screening of asymptomatic individuals.

C. QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood analysis is a blood test that detects the presence of tuberculosis infection but is not typically used for routine screening of asymptomatic individuals.

D. The Mantoux test, also known as the tuberculin skin test (TST), is commonly used for routine screening of tuberculosis infection in asymptomatic individuals, including new employees in healthcare settings.