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A Patient Whose Thyroid Gland Produces an Insufficient Amount of Thyroid

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A patient whose thyroid gland produces an insufficient amount of thyroid hormone tells the nurse, "I watch what I eat but my cholesterol continues to go up." An appropriate response for the nurse to make to this patient is which of the following?


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Hospice Benefits

Services provided to support the quality of life for patients in the end stages of a terminal illness, often including pain management and palliative care.

Respite

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant, often referring to temporary care provided to give a primary caregiver a break.

Acute Symptom

A sudden onset of signs or indications of a disease that usually demands urgent attention.

Brain Function

The activities and processes performed by the brain that enable thought, perception, emotion, and coordination.

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