When Providing Teaching to a Client with Hyperthyroidism That Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

When providing teaching to a client with hyperthyroidism that is prescribed radioactive iodine (RAI) to destroy thyroid tissue, which of the following would the nurse include?

• A) Radioactive iodine (RAI) has no adverse effects.
• B) Its effect is not apparent until the gland has secreted excess thyroid hormone.
• C) RAI does not seriously affect other tissues.
• D) The process may take several weeks or more.

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Definitions:

Affective Commitment

The emotional attachment and identification an employee feels towards their organization, which influences their desire to stay with the organization.

Continuance Commitment

An employee's psychological attachment to an organization based on the costs that the employee associates with leaving the organization.

Normative Commitment

An employee's psychological attachment to an organization, stemming from a sense of obligation.

Organizational Commitment

The psychological attachment and loyalty an employee has towards their organization, often reflected in their willingness to remain a part of it.