A Client with Hypothyroidism as a Result of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client with hypothyroidism as a result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis asks the nurse how long she will have to take thyroid medication.Which is the nurse's best response?

• A) "You will need to take the thyroid medication until the goiter is completely gone."
• B) "Thyroiditis is cured with antibiotics. Then you won't need thyroid medication."
• C) "You'll need thyroid pills for life because your thyroid won't start working again."
• D) "When blood tests indicate normal thyroid function, you can stop the medication."

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Definitions:

Alveolar Air

The air present within the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Venous Blood

Blood that is returning to the heart through the veins, characterized by a lower oxygen content and a darker color compared to arterial blood.

Arterial Blood

Oxygen-rich blood that is pumped from the heart to the rest of the body through arteries.

Intracellular Fluid

The fluid found inside cells, making up about 40% of the total body water in humans.