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.