The Nurse Would Instruct a Patient with Hyperthyroidism (Graves Disease)to

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse would instruct a patient with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) to select which of the following nutritious foods because of the increased metabolism related to the disease? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Coffee with cream
• B) Lean meat
• C) White bread
• D) Leafy green vegetables
• E) Supplemental vitamin D

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