The Following Clients Are Scheduled for Thyroid Testing

question 25

Multiple Choice

The following clients are scheduled for thyroid testing. Which client would be at greatest risk for inaccurate results?

• A) A client who was given salicylates last month
• B) A client who avoids kelp
• C) A client diagnosed with low blood sugar
• D) A client who received corticosteroids 4 months ago

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Definitions:

Pioneer Species

First species to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems, initiating an ecological succession that leads to a more biodiverse steady-state ecosystem.

Keystone Species

A vital species within an ecosystem whose presence significantly influences the biodiversity and stability of the environment.

Exotic Species

Organisms introduced to a new habitat where they are not naturally found, often causing harm to the local ecosystem and native species.

Indicator Species

Species that serve as a sign or indicator of the health or condition of an ecosystem, often sensitive to environmental changes.