A Client with Hyperthyroidism Is Scheduled for Surgery in a Few

question 50

Multiple Choice

A client with hyperthyroidism is scheduled for surgery in a few days. Which collaborative intervention would address cardiovascular symptoms that may prevent the client from undergoing the procedure?

• A)Nothing, because there is little effect on the quality of life in older adults.
• B)Administration of antithyroid medications with propranolol
• C)The ingestion of radioactive iodine, I-131
• D)A combination treatment with levothyroxine (Synthroid)and amiodarone (Cordarone)

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