Which Information Will the Nurse Teach a Patient Who Has

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse teach a patient who has been newly diagnosed with Graves' disease?

• A)Exercise is contraindicated to avoid increasing metabolic rate.
• B)Restriction of iodine intake is needed to reduce thyroid activity.
• C)Antithyroid medications may take several months for full effect.
• D)Surgery will eventually be required to remove the thyroid gland.

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Definitions:

Pariah

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