A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child who has scabies about the application of permethrin 5% cream. The nurse should include which of the following as a potential adverse effect of the medication?

A. Administering furosemide may also be appropriate for managing heart failure symptoms, but the priority action based on the client's condition is to withhold digoxin.

B. The client's vital signs indicate bradycardia (pulse 52/min), which is a common adverse effect of digoxin, especially in the setting of heart failure. Withholding digoxin is necessary to prevent further exacerbation of bradycardia and potential toxicity.

C. Withholding spironolactone may be considered if there are concerns about electrolyte imbalances, but it is not the priority action in this scenario.

D. Administering ferrous sulfate is not indicated based on the client's chart findings; there is no indication of anemia or iron deficiency.

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.