An occupational health nurse at a group of health care clinics is planning activities to prevent and control the spread of communicable disease. The nurse should identify that which of the following activities is a secondary level of prevention?

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.

The nurse should first administer the client's cefazolinto the client's IV access

Rationale:

Cefazolin is an antibiotic prescribed to treat the client's suspected infection indicated by the fever and hip surgical wound inflammation. Administering the antibiotic promptly is essential to initiate treatment and address the underlying cause of the fever. The prescription specifies administering cefazolin intravenously, so the nurse should prioritize administering it through the client's IV access. Administering acetaminophen or alprazolam may be appropriate based on the client's symptoms and vital signs, but addressing the infection with antibiotics takes precedence.