When Teaching a Patient Newly Diagnosed with Graves' Disease About

question 16

Multiple Choice

When teaching a patient newly diagnosed with Graves' disease about the disorder,the nurse explains which of the following?

• A) Restriction of iodine intake is needed to reduce thyroid activity.
• B) Exercise is contraindicated to avoid increasing the metabolic rate.
• 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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