A Patient, Newly Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, Is Anxious to Begin

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient, newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, is anxious to begin her drug regimen.What should the nurse's instructions relative to hormone replacement include?

• A) "Be certain that no dose is skipped."
• B) "Be sure and take these drugs just before bedtime."
• C) "Know the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism."
• D) "You will be able to notice the benefits of thyroid replacement therapy right away."

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Definitions:

Sand Mold

A type of mold used in foundry casting processes, made from sand to create the cavity into which molten metal is poured.

Core

In manufacturing, the part of a mold that shapes the interior of a molded product or in computer science, a processing unit within a computer's CPU.

Cavity

In manufacturing, it refers to the hollow or recessed part of a mold into which material is injected or poured to form a particular shape.

White Iron

A hard, brittle form of cast iron, made by cooling the casting quickly, with a microstructure of cementite and pearlite.