During a Teaching Session for a Patient on Antithyroid Drugs

question 1

Multiple Choice

During a teaching session for a patient on antithyroid drugs, the nurse will discuss which dietary instructions?

• A) Using iodized salt when cooking
• B) Avoiding foods containing iodine
• C) Restricting fluid intake to 2500 mL/day
• D) Increasing intake of sodium- and potassium-containing foods

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