When Planning Teaching for a Patient Who Was Admitted with Myxedema

question 31

Multiple Choice

When planning teaching for a patient who was admitted with myxedema coma and diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which strategy will be best for the nurse to use?

• A) Delay teaching until patient discharge.
• B) Ensure privacy by asking visitors to leave.
• C) Provide written handouts of all information.
• D) Offer multiple options for management of therapies.

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