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A nurse is conducting a class on fall prevention at a local senior center.In relationship to the slowed cognitive processing of advanced age,which teaching modification would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
Hypothyroidism
A common condition where the thyroid gland is underactive and does not produce enough thyroid hormones, leading to symptoms such as fatigue and weight gain.
Thyroidectomy
A surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland, often performed to treat diseases such as thyroid cancer or hyperthyroidism.
Graves' Ophthalmopathy
An autoimmune condition associated with thyroid disease, characterized by inflammation and swelling of the eye muscles, leading to bulging eyes.
Radioactive Iodine
A radioactive form of iodine used in medical treatment and diagnosis, particularly for thyroid conditions.
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