The Nurse Is Performing an Admission Assessment on an Older

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing an admission assessment on an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which assessment data is a risk factor for hypothyroidism? Select all that apply.

• A) Taking oral furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension
• B) Medical history of non-thyroid autoimmunity
• C) Previous external radiation for neck cancer
• D) Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) routinely for arthritis pain
• E) Compliance with 1800 calorie American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet

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