Read the Information in the Surgery Follow-Up Note Below: Impression/Plan

question 68

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Read the information in the surgery follow-up note below: Impression/Plan
Mr) Shield's thyroid labs are still not where I want them to be. We will increase his medicine to help get him euthyroid.
No lasting hypoparathyroidism from the surgery. Return for follow-up visit including labs in 1 month.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the information in the note?

• A) The author of the follow-up note is satisfied that the patient has euthyroid and will not need additional labs.
• B) The patient will continue to take medication to reach normal thyroid function.
• C) The patient will f/u in 1 month.
• D) The patient will have to wait until the labs return before he can have surgery.
• E) The surgery caused the patient's parathyroid to overproduce.

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