The Nurse Is Providing Instruction to a Patient Recently Prescribed

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing instruction to a patient recently prescribed a radioactive iodine isotope.Which is the correct action of this medication?

• A) Stimulates the synthesis of T₃ and T₄ hormones.
• B) Increases the storage of thyroxine before thyroid surgery.
• C) Destroys hyperactive thyroid tissue.
• D) Replaces deficient thyroid hormone.

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