The Nurse Is Contributing to the Teaching Plan for a Patient

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse is contributing to the teaching plan for a patient diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis who has progressed to hypothyroidism with a goiter. Which self-care instructions should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Eat a soft diet.
• B)Increase activity slowly.
• C)Eat more foods high in iodine.
• D)Keep home at a cool temperature.
• E)Eat a high-carbohydrate, high-protein diet.
• F)During low-energy periods, use anti-embolism stockings.

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