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

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with hypothyroidism as a result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis asks how long thyroid replacement drugs will need to be taken.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "You will need to take the thyroid replacement drug until the goiter is completely gone."
• B) "You will need thyroid replacement drugs for the rest of your life because thyroid function will not return."
• C) "The thyroiditis will be cured with antibiotics and then you will no longer need the thyroid replacement drugs."
• D) "When your thyroid function studies indicate a normal blood level of thyroid hormones you will be able to discontinue the drugs."

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