An Older Patient with Hypothyroidism Asks Why Her Daily Dose

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Multiple Choice

An older patient with hypothyroidism asks why her daily dose of thyroid hormone, which she has taken for 15 years, has been reduced.What is nurse's best rationale when explaining what the decreased dose is related to?

• A) Improved efficacy of the thyroid preparation
• B) Age-related reduction in metabolic rate
• C) Drug-related hypertrophy of the thyroid
• D) Changes in your diet and activity level

Understand differences in infidelity trends among different sexual orientations and gender identities.

Recognize types of infidelity and their implications for relationships.

Analyze the role of individual and relationship characteristics in predisposing to infidelity.

Understand the genetic and biological factors involved in infidelity.

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