Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

• A. "I will be glad to gain weight."
• B. "I will take it with milk or food."
• C. "I will wear a Medic-Alert bracelet."
• D. "I will taper down the dosage of the medication."

Answer: (A)

Gaining weight is not a stated therapeutic goal of most endocrine treatments and can signal a misunderstanding of what the medication is meant to do. If a client says they will be glad to gain weight, it suggests they don’t recognize that weight change should reflect returning to normal health, not be pursued as a benefit of the therapy. This indicates a need for further teaching to clarify the medication’s purpose, expected effects on weight, and how to manage weight healthfully during treatment. The other statements reflect appropriate safety or administration considerations: taking the medication with milk or food can help reduce stomach upset and improve tolerance; wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet is a prudent safety measure for emergencies related to endocrine conditions; and planning to taper the dosage under medical supervision is the proper approach to stopping or reducing a treatment safely.

Gaining weight is not a stated therapeutic goal of most endocrine treatments and can signal a misunderstanding of what the medication is meant to do. If a client says they will be glad to gain weight, it suggests they don’t recognize that weight change should reflect returning to normal health, not be pursued as a benefit of the therapy. This indicates a need for further teaching to clarify the medication’s purpose, expected effects on weight, and how to manage weight healthfully during treatment. The other statements reflect appropriate safety or administration considerations: taking the medication with milk or food can help reduce stomach upset and improve tolerance; wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet is a prudent safety measure for emergencies related to endocrine conditions; and planning to taper the dosage under medical supervision is the proper approach to stopping or reducing a treatment safely.