The Nurse Clarifies That a Subtotal Thyroidectomy,which Removes Only Two

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse clarifies that a subtotal thyroidectomy,which removes only two thirds of the gland,allows:

• A)the patient to take minimum amounts of antithyroid drugs.
• B)continued production and release of thyroid hormones from the remainder of the gland.
• C)the reduction of exophthalmos.
• D)for less postoperative risk than total thyroidectomy.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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