When Teaching a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Hypothyroidism About Management

question 8

Multiple Choice

When teaching a patient with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism about management of the condition,the nurse should do which of the following?

• A) Schedule daily home visits by home care nurses to repeat the necessary instructions.
• B) Delay teaching about the condition until the patient has responded to replacement therapy.
• C) Provide written handouts of all instructions for continued reference as the patient improves.
• D) Designate a family member to teach the patient about the condition when forgetfulness has improved.

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