A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Has Hypothyroidism as a Result

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client who has hypothyroidism as a result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.The client asks,"How long will I need to take this thyroid medication?" How should the nurse respond?

• A) "You will need to take the thyroid medication until the goiter is completely gone."
• B) "Thyroiditis is cured with antibiotics.Then you won't need thyroid medication."
• C) "You'll need thyroid pills for life because your thyroid won't start working again."
• D) "When blood tests indicate normal thyroid function, you can stop the medication."

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