Which Intervention Is Necessary to Assist a Patient with Hypothyroidism

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which intervention is necessary to assist a patient with hypothyroidism to understand how he can live a full and normal life?

• A) Teach the importance of taking antithyroid medication until it is no longer needed.
• B) Encourage exercise to burn extra calories and maintain a normal weight.
• C) Teach him to take care of energy needs through adequate nutrition.
• D) Encourage treatment with thyroid replacement therapy.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Postural Drainage

A technique used in respiratory therapy involving positioning the body so that gravity helps drain mucus from the lungs.

Mouth Irrigations

The process of flushing out the mouth with a fluid, often used for hygiene or to manage certain medical conditions.

Acute Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix, often characterized by pain in the lower right abdomen, nausea, and fever, typically requiring surgical removal.

McBurney Point

A point over the right side of the abdomen that is one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus. This area is commonly tender in cases of acute appendicitis.