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A client with a large goiter is scheduled for a subtotal thyroidectomy to treat thyrotoxicosis. Saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI) is prescribed preoperatively for the client. The primary reason for using this drug is that it helps:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: SSKI reduces the vascularity of the thyroid gland, making surgery safer by decreasing the risk of bleeding. It does not primarily affect exophthalmos, thyroxine storage, or excretion.

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