[Expert Solution]: The practical nurse (PN) notes that the pulse…

The practical nurse (PN) notes that the pulse rate of a client newly started on levothyroxine sodium has increased from 98 to 120 beats/minute since the initial dose was administered the previous day. Which action should the PN implement? A Administer the scheduled dose of levothyroxine sodium unless the client’s blood pressure is greater than 140/90 mm Hg B Inform the client that the healthcare provider will need to increase the prescribed dose of levothyroxine sodium. C Hold the next dose of levothyroxine sodium and notify the charge nurse of the change in the client’s pulse rate. D Explain to the client that this is an expected side effect and administer the next dose of levothyroxine sodium as prescribed.