Which of the Following Information Should the Nurse Include When

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following information should the nurse include when teaching a client 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)Surgery will eventually be required to remove the thyroid gland.
• D)Antithyroid medications may take several weeks to have an effect.

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Circadian Cycle

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Delta

In general contexts, refers to the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ), but can indicate change in mathematical and scientific expressions.