An Older Adult Client with Hyperthyroidism Is Not a Candidate

question 43

Multiple Choice

An older adult client with hyperthyroidism is not a candidate for surgery.Which treatment could be used to quickly reduce the clinical manifestations that the client is experiencing as a result of the disorder?

• A) Nothing, because there is little effect on the quality of life in older adults.
• B) A partial thyroidectomy
• C) The ingestion of radioactive sodium iodine, I131
• D) A combination treatment with levothyroid (Synthroid) and amiodarone (Cordarone)

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