When Teaching a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Hypothyroidism About Management

question 6

Multiple Choice

When teaching a patient with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism about management of the condition, the nurse should

• A) delay teaching about the condition until the patient has responded to replacement therapy.
• B) provide written handouts of all instructions for continued reference as the patient improves.
• C) have a family member teach the patient about the condition when the patient is more alert.
• D) arrange for daily home visits by home health nurses to repeat the necessary instructions.

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Definitions:

Compulsiveness

A psychological condition marked by the urge to perform certain actions repeatedly, often without reason or against one's wishes.

Chronic Irritability

A persistently heightened state of sensitivity or annoyance that lasts over a long period of time.

Type A Behavior

A behavioral pattern characterized by aggression, competitiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, often linked to stress and heart disease.

Hostile

Exhibiting or feeling antagonism or enmity towards someone or something, often resulting in aggressive behavior.